Shahzad Ahmed

Shahzad Ahmed

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 27 years

Immigration Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Immigration

5401 S. Kirkman Rd., Suite 440, Orlando, FL

About Shahzad

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Business Visas: L-1 Intracompany Transferee, EB-1 Multinational Executives/Managers------Investor Visas: E-2 Treaty Investor, EB-5 Job Creation------Employment Visas: H-1B Specialty Occupation, O-1 Extraordinary Ability, P-1 Athlete, P-2 Cultural Exchange Artist, P-3 Culturally Unique Performer, R-1 religious Worker, EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, EB-2 Advanced Degree, EB-3 Skilled and Unskilled Worker, EB-4 Special Immigrant-----Family-based petitions; Fiances; Immigrant Visas------ Deportations

28 years | 1,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 27 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1998

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Brink Ahmed Immigration

5401 S. Kirkman Rd., Suite 440, Orlando, FL, 32819

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Shahzad Ahmed's Reviews

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4.9 /5.0

39 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2013 | Immigration

Best Lawyer

Shahzad Ahmed is one of the best people to work with. He helped me to get result in my husband's immigration case which was stuck for almost three years. He is very knowledgeable and knows how to handle tough immigration cases. I would recommend him to anyone looking for fast and reliable answers.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2013 | Immigration

Truly outstanding!

Attorney Ahmeds knowledge and experience truly made all the difference. One of the most important things to me was that if I ever needed anything or just had a question, Mr. Ahmed or his assistant Lisa always got back to me immediately. In a case like mine (immigration) hiring someone to handle the... potential deportation of your wife and best friend is not an easy decision. It truly feels like you are putting your life and future in their hands; because you are. At the time I choose to hire Shahzad Ahmed I was just finishing firefighter academy. I was not in the best financial situation and considered handling the paperwork my self because it is a very expensive process. After a lot of research and consideration my wife and I knew that the only choice for us was to hire an attorney. Attorney Ahmed was recommended to me by a good friend. When I first contacted Mr. Ahmed I was in a extremely time sensitive situation with only days to file for an extension for my wife. I had not even met him in person yet and what I was asking him to do at the last minute was something you usually ask of a good friend. With no hesitations he immediately said don't worry about it I will take care of everything. He did exactly what he said he would do, kept me updated and resolved the issue. I knew after this that my wife and I had definitely made the right choice hiring him as our attorney. Attorney Ahmed took the time to explain every detail and covered every aspect of the case. He made sure that I knew what to expect every step of the way and the costs that would come with all the paperwork. In an immigration case there are usually multiple phases to the process and being informed on what to expect is important. I could have chose someone different to handle each part but after working with attorney Ahmed I would never consider it! With out going into too much detail there was another crucial time in our case (the interview portion with the immigration officer) where having Mr. Ahmed by our side absolutely made the difference between our success or failure. I cannot express how imperative it is to have an experienced attorney walking you through the immigration process step by step. I know on that day had we not had Mr. Ahmed with us it would have been the end of the road. If there is anyone out there that is looking for a immigration attorney to help their family, in my opinion Mr. Ahmed is absolutely the best. These type of situations are not something to take lightly and when everything matters and every move counts, make sure you have the best attorney you can. I hope this review is helpful to others, I know my wife and I will always be grateful and owe all our success to Mr. Ahmed. We just received her green card and couldn't be happier. We look forward to working with Mr. Ahmed and Lisa in the future.

Posted by marc | May 13, 2013 | Immigration

Highly Recommended

I had been to two lawyers previously for the same case, and both times had resulted in a denial from Immigration. Mr. Ahmed was my last attempt at appealing my case. He was very honest and direct in what needed to be done and the correct way to present my information to immigration. He was very clear... and knowledgable about what I had to do and, thanks to him, I finally received an approval notice for my case!!! His team was also great and reguarly communicated with me to keep me up to date about the progress and if I needed to do anything at anytime. They all definitely made the whole experience very painless and seemingly easy (even though I know it was anything but) compared to the previous law firms I had used, and I would definitely recommend him, especially for those people who think they have no chances left!

Posted by Z. Mohamed | April 29, 2013 | Immigration

Immensely knowlegeable and personable lawyer

Shehzad Ahmed is an intelligent, friendly and very efficient lawyer. I met Shehzad for the first time last year and since then he has worked on various cases for my entire family. Each time I meet him, he exudes confidence in all of our matters, including the complicated ones, and beautifully handles... any hurdles that may come our way. Shehzad was also present and provided great support during our naturalization interview making the whole process very simple and comfortable. His experience, friendly personality, and determination allows him to excel in his field and continue to reach great heights. It is without any hesitation that I highly recommend Shehzad Ahmed for any of your immigration needs.

Posted by anonymous | March 26, 2013

Excellent!

Attorney Shahzad Ahmed is extremely professional, friendly, and personable. He provides simple solutions to complex issues regarding the case at hand. His extensive knowledge and expertise are apparent in the way he tactfully tackled every problem regarding my case, as well as answered a plethora of ...questions from my end . I would definitely recommend Mr. Ahmed without any hesitation.

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Shahzad Ahmed's Lawyer Endorsements

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Tyrone Adams

Immigration lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shahzad is a leader in the legal community. I first met Attorney Shahzad Ahmed when he was speaking about the complex issues of employer based immigration at an Orange County Bar Association seminar. Thereafter I called him at his office to discuss a case I had and Shahzad willingly provided advice to me as a young attorney. I appreciate your leadership. Attorney Ahmed's experience is an asset to every immigration client. Any business interested in increasing it's work force with foreign talent should consider Shahzad for help and advice. I endorse this lawyer."

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Florina Apostol

Immigration lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shahzad is a brilliant attorney and highly respected in the legal community. He shares his knowledge freely to help educate members of the bar as well as the general public. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Rosa Melia-Acevedo

Immigration lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Shahzad is a very knowledgeable and respected immigration attorney and I have been very fortunate to work alongside him. Shahzad practices and is well informed and educated in a wide array of different immigration topics such as asylum, business immigration (L-1, E-2, EB-1, EB-2, EB-5, H-1B, O-1, P-1), removal defense, and I-9 compliance. Additionally, his attention to detail and his willingness to be made available to his clients is truly admirable. I endorse this lawyer."

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Yazen Abdin

Immigration lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Shahzad is an exceptional attorney. Highly intelligent, experienced, kind, and an outstanding member of the community."

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Mark Clay

Immigration lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mr. Ahmed. Truly exceptional and caring immigration attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people in his area to contact him for help."

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Gerard Lazzara

Immigration lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ahmad Yakzan

Immigration lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Douglas Borthwick

Immigration lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Nov 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jose Acevedo

Unknown lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Shahzad is a lawyer with excellent credentials and as a fellow member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) I greatly appreciate his efforts in making CLEs available to us."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A truly excellent attorney well respected in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney and a highly respected one in the legal community."

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David Flanagan

Immigration lawyer | Dec 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Bassis

Immigration lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Ahmed is a well respected, thoughtful, and informed contributor on Avvo. I would recommend him to anyone needing an experienced advocate."

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Francisco Fraerly Symphorien-Saavedra

Immigration lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Even in a profession that reveres meticulousness, Shahzad is the most meticulous attorney I know. He parses the law with care, while understanding that his client's lives are at stake. Even while he is extremely knowledgable, he leaves nothing to chance, and goes above and beyond to ensure that his clients have every possible chance of success. He is the lawyer you would entrust your closest family members to."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Sep 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this very professional, attentive and resourceful counsel for assisting with immigration issues."

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Bryce Fetter

Immigration lawyer | Jul 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Tatiana Kadetskaya

Unknown lawyer | Jun 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Truly excellent lawyer. Well respected in the legal community."

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Sultana Haque

Immigration lawyer | Jun 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Ahmed has extensive knowledge and experience in the area of immigration and takes pride in staying on top of the latest legal developments. He is a highly skilled advocate who I would highly recommend."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2017

Top 10 Attorneys Florida - Immigration, American Institute of Legal Counsel

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, The National Advocates

2013

Board Certified - Immigration & Nationality, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education

2012

Oustanding Commitment and Achievement, Greater Orlando Cares -- (see photo)

2012

Best Law Firm in Central Florida, Orlando Business Journal, Reader's Choice Award 2012 and 2013 (see photo)

2011

Director, American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter) -- (see photo)

2009

Outstanding Service and Profesional Commitment, Arab American Community Center (see photo)

2007

5 Year Award, de Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzari & Neal, LLP. (see photo)

2006

Attorney Choice Award, Pre Paid Legal Services (see photo)

2005

Attorney Choice Award, Pre Paid Legal Services (see photo)

2004

Attorney Choice Award, Pre Paid Legal Services (see photo)

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Senior Partner, Brink Ahmed Immigration

2018 - 2019

Immigration Law Professor, Barry University School Of Law

2008 - 2019

Partner/ Senior Immigration Attorney, NeJame Law, P.A. -------- (Voted best firm in Central Florida by Orlando Business Journal, Reader's Choice Award, 2012 - 2014)

2007 - 2008

Immigration Attorney, Law Office of David F. Vedder, P.A.

2002 - 2007

Attorney, De Beaubien, Knight, Simmons, Mantzaris & Neal, LLP ----- (AV-rated; one of largest firms in Central Florida)

2000 - 2002

Immigration Attorney, Law Office of Carlos Jean-Joseph, P.A.

1999 - 2000

Corporate Counsel, Choices & Associates

1998 - 1999

Corporate Counsel, AMREG

1996 - 1997

Immigration Law clerk, Law Offices Of David M. Sperling

1994 - 1994

Intern, Boca Raton Police Department

Associations

2015 - Present

www.facebook.com/hrdefenders

Attorney/Advocate

2012 - Present

Zindagi Trust, USA

Board of Directors

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida

Attorney

2008 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

2000 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Attorney

1998 - Present

Florida Bar

Attorney

2016 - 2017

Florida Bar, Immigration and Nationality Law Certification Committee

Member

2013 - 2014

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Vice Chair - Orlando

2010 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Central Florida chapter)

Director

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-5 I-526 and I-829 approved

I-526 approved

L-1 Success Story

L-1 Approved

Cancellation of Removal

Cancellation of Removal Approved for a lawful permanent resident

O-1 visa as an alternative to the H-1B

O-1 petition approved

A Success Story: Using the B visa

B-1 properly used

Saving a Battered Spouse from Deportation

Cancellation of Removal for a Battered Spouse Granted

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Education

1997

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

Florida Atlantic University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1992

Broward Community College

AA

Speaking Engagements

2024

AILA Central Florida Chapter 38th Annual Conference

Visas for Business Personnel

2014

IBBA Spring Educational Summit

Working with Visa Buyers

2013

Community Immigration Forum with Hon. Teyut Duong, Senior Advisor to White House

Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders

2012

Your Civil and Immigration Rights

Your Civil and Immigration Rights

2012

Community Immigration Forum

Community Immigration Forum

2012

Community Immigration Forum

Immigration Laws and Updates

2011

Immigration Updates

The Latest Immigration Updates

2011

Defending your Client in Removal Proceedings

Who has the Burden?

2010

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

Relief from Removal Proceedings

2010

Community Immigration Forum

Immigration Updates

2009

Women's Day

Women's Immigrant Rights

2008

For many organizations

Community Immigration Forum

2007

Immigration Seminar

Immigration Q&A

Publications

2015

2015

2013

monthly e-newsletter Immigration Counselors

2011

Immigration Counselors Newsletter Valentine Special: Crossing Borders for Love

2011

23rd Annual Central Florida Chapter Conference, American Immigration Lawyers Association How Much Hardship is Enough

2011

Immigration Counselors Newsletter The "O"ther Visa

2011

2011

Caribbean Passport Crossing Borders for Love

2011

2010

2010

Orlando Sentinel Mr. Ahmed's Immigration Q&A

Languages

Urdu

Hindi

English

Arabic

Activity

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