Currently practicing in the area of U.S. Immigration and International Business Transactions throughout the United States and internationally. I handle a variety of immigration cases including employment based visas / adjustments, family based visas / adjustments, Labor Certification (PERM), visas for entertainment groups, asylum, battered spouse, deportation & removal, as well as citizenship. I also handle cases pertaining to international Business Transactions and offer to review cross border contracts entered into between private parties. Responsible for Perez & Associates’ affiliation with law firms in India, Pakistan and Egypt and, through those affiliations, I offer legal services in India, Pakistan, and Egypt. I am licensed to practice Immigration Law in all 50 states of the United States and before all United States Consulates and Embassies. I am also licensed to practice law in Pakistan.
I obtained her law degree from Punjab University Law College in 1994 and my Masters Degree (LLM) with honors from the Stetson Law School in 2004 where I was awarded the Dean’s Award, the highest award given by the law school. I also served as an Intern with the Office of Senator Bill Nelson of Florida.
While engaged in active practice of law in Pakistan I successfully argued cases all the way through the Higher Courts in Pakistan. In addition, I was involved in human rights activities, especially in the area of rights for women, children, and laborers. These included serving as the Human Rights Coordinator for the Province of Punjab, as Secretary of the Punjab Chapter of the Pakistan India Peoples Forum for Peace and Democracy, as a Director of Rugmark International, an organization dedicated to eradicating child labor, and as a collaborator with Fair Trade where I designed and implemented a micro credit program in Sialkot, Pakistan, designed to provide supplementary income to skilled laborers in the sporting goods industry to reduce the incidence of child labor.
I am listed in a Who’s Who of American Universities and Colleges and have also been featured in the national legal magazine National Jurist as well as several newspapers. I am a recipient of the Woman of Achievement award from the Women on the Way organization.
I am also a fellow of the Foreign Relation Committee of Tampa Bay, the Advisory Board of Stetson Law School, and Co-Chair of the International Law Section of the St. Petersburg Bar Association.
My memberships include the State Bar of Michigan, the Detroit Bar Association of Michigan, the Lahore High Court Bar in Pakistan, the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the American Civil Liberties Union, the Tampa Chapter of the United Nations Association, Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and the International Bar Association in U.K.
As an immigrant herself, I have a special understanding for the needs of persons seeking to make a new home in the United States.
Practice areas
All type of immigration cases from family based green cards; Employment based green cards; E, H, L, O and P visas; EB5 investment; U and T Visas, Asylum & withholding; waivers, deportation & removal; and mandamus filings.
18 years
Reviewing cross border contracts and helping certain clients with representation in foreign countries through affiliate offices.
18 years
Languages spoken
Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi, Sindhi, Spanish, Urdu, Cantonese
International Immigration Law Firm
3001 North Rocky Point Dr.,
Orion Center, 2nd Floor
Tampa, FL, 33607-5310
International Immigration Law Firm
7380 W Sand Lake Rd.,
#500
Orlando, FL, 32819
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MI | Active And In Good Standing | 2006 | 06/06/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Rated Firm | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Eminent Legal advisor of the Year | Urdu Street Organization | 2007 |
Who is Who Among American Universities & Colleges | Who's Who Among Students | 2004 |
Dean's Award | Stetson Law School | 2004 |
Woman of Achievement | Women on the Way | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | International Immigration Law Firm | 2012 - Present |
Attorney | Perez & Associates | 2005 - 2012 |
Research Assistant | Stetson Law School | 2003 - 2004 |
Director Legal | RugMark International | 1996 - 2000 |
Attorney | Hamid Ali Shah & Associates | 1994 - 2000 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Michigan Bar Association | Member | 2005 - Present |
Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
American Immigration Lawyers Association | Member | 2004 - Present |
Tampa Bay Committee On Foreign Relations | Fellow | 2003 - Present |
UNA-USA Tampa Bay Chapter | Member | 2003 - Present |
American Civil Liberties Union | Member | 2002 - Present |
Amnesty International | Member | 1999 - Present |
International Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Lahore High Court Bar | Licensed life member | 1995 - Present |
St. Petersburg Bar Association, International Law Section | Co-chair | 2005 - 2007 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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City Masala February 2011 | Battered Spouse petition? But I am a Man | 2011 |
Citi Masala March 2011 | Tri University....Uncertain Situation! | 2011 |
City Masala June 2011 | Expired or Lost Green Card Not Expired or Lost Status | 2011 |
City Masala July 2011 | "Abandoned Residency" Not the same as "Expired Green Card" | 2011 |
City Masala November 2010 | Cancellation of Removal for LPRs | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Stetson Law School | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2004 |
Punjab University Law College | JD - Juris Doctor | 1994 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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International Women's Day | Status of Women | 2011 |
Immigration Seminar | Business & Employment Based Immigration | 2009 |
Immigration Seminar | Immigration Options for Foreign Students | 2008 |
International Elder Law Conference | Elder Law | 2005 |
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Darrin Johnson, Immigration Attorney on Jan 31, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Ms. Syed for almost 15 years. You would be hard pressed to find a more passionate, intelligent, and hardworking attorney practicing International and Immigration Law.
Mark Troum, Immigration Attorney on Jan 3, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Award-winning immigration attorney, Neelofer Sayed upholds the highest standards of service in the area of U.S. immigration law and international business transactions. We applaud her consistent dedication to her clients.
Darrin Johnson, Immigration Attorney on Jan 31, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker
I have known Ms. Syed for almost 15 years. You would be hard pressed to find a more passionate, intelligent, and hardworking attorney practicing International and Immigration Law.
Mark Troum, Immigration Attorney on Jan 3, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Award-winning immigration attorney, Neelofer Sayed upholds the highest standards of service in the area of U.S. immigration law and international business transactions. We applaud her consistent dedication to her clients.
Javier Morales, Immigration Attorney on Jan 3, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse Attorney Syed as I have had the pleasure to work alongside Mrs. Syed as Local Counsel in South Florida and can attest to her professionalism and dedication to her clients.
Sushrut Pandya, Immigration Attorney on Jan 2, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Syed is very professional, competent, and thorough in her area of practice. I wholeheartedly endorse her.
Stephen Black, Immigration Attorney on Aug 13, 2017
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Neelofer is a very competent and thorough lawyer who will work tirelessly to achieve her immigration clients' objective. I wholeheartedly endorse her.
Vikas Parti, Immigration Attorney on Aug 31, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent Attorney and person to know!
Eric Ludin, Immigration Attorney on Aug 26, 2016
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Ms. Syed is an outstanding lawyer. I highly recommend her for immigration matters.
Ahmad Yakzan, Immigration Attorney on Mar 22, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I wholeheartedly endorse Neelofer. I have worked with her on several business immigration cases. She is the ultimate professional.
Lalitha Alladi, Immigration Attorney on Aug 19, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Neelofer has devoted her practice to immigration law because that is her passion. I am confident in her knowledge and capabilities in this field and would recommend anyone with an immigration matter to consult with her first.
Nikhilkumar Patel, Immigration Attorney on Jul 18, 2013
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I would recommend her for any immigration related matters. I am confident in her abilities and work ethic.
Sikandar Rana, Immigration Attorney on Jul 12, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. She has acute legal acumen. She is sagacious, magnanimous toward her clients, well-respected by her peers, and she has a great future ahead of her. She is a pleasure to work with.
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