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From EB-1A self-petitions to O-1A visas, NIW, PERM, and EB-5 investor visas — Attorney Shair handles every employment-based immigration pathway.

EB-1A Extraordinary Ability EB-2 NIW O-1A Visa PERM EB-5 Investor
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Priority Worker — Fastest
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Sponsor Needed for NIW/EB-1A
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Choosing Your Path

Find the Right Employment Immigration Path for You

Your qualifications, professional achievements, employment situation, and long-term plans all affect which U.S. immigration pathway may be right for you.

Attorney Mohammad Shair reviews your individual circumstances to help you understand the options available and choose a strategy that supports your goals. Depending on your case, this may include EB-1A, EB-2 National Interest Waiver, O-1A, employer-sponsored immigration, PERM labor certification, or an investment-based pathway.

If you qualify for more than one option, Attorney Shair can compare the requirements, evidence, timing, and sponsorship considerations with you before you decide how to proceed.

The goal is to start with the path that fits your case rather than investing time and resources in a petition that does not fully reflect your qualifications or objectives.

Our Services

Employment-Based Immigration Services

Click any service below to learn about eligibility requirements, the petition process, timeline, and how Attorney Shair can help.

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EB-1A — Extraordinary Ability
Self-petition for a Green Card as an individual with extraordinary ability in science, arts, education, business, or athletics. No employer sponsor required.
Self-PetitionNo PERMNo Job OfferI-140
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EB-2 NIW — National Interest Waiver
Waive the job offer and PERM requirements if your work benefits the U.S. national interest. Available to advanced degree holders and individuals of exceptional ability.
Self-PetitionNational InterestI-140No PERM
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O-1A — Extraordinary Ability Visa
Nonimmigrant work visa for individuals with extraordinary ability in business, science, education, or athletics. Requires employer or agent sponsorship.
O-1A VisaEmployer SponsorI-129Renewable
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PERM Labor Certification
The required Department of Labor step before most employer-sponsored employment-based Green Cards. Attorney Shair handles the full recruitment process and ETA-9089 filing.
ETA-9089DOL FilingEmployer SponsorEB-2/EB-3
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Investor Visa EB-5
Obtain a Green Card through a qualifying investment of $800,000–$1,050,000 in a U.S. business that creates at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
EB-5$800K InvestmentI-52610 Jobs
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Startup Visa & Entrepreneur Parole
Options for foreign entrepreneurs — including the International Entrepreneur Parole program (IEP) and nonimmigrant pathways to launch and grow a U.S. business.
Entrepreneur ParoleIEPStartupO-1A Option
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Extraordinary Ability — EB-1 General
Broad overview of the EB-1 first preference category — including EB-1A (extraordinary ability), EB-1B (outstanding professors and researchers), and EB-1C (multinational managers).
EB-1AEB-1BEB-1CPriority Workers
EB Categories Overview

Employment-Based Green Card Categories

Understanding which category fits your background is the critical first step — Attorney Shair evaluates every client's profile before recommending a strategy.

Category
Who Qualifies
Employer Sponsor
PERM Required
EB-1A
Extraordinary Ability
Not Required
Not Required
EB-1B
Outstanding Professors/Researchers
Required
Not Required
EB-1C
Multinational Managers
Required
Not Required
EB-2 NIW
Advanced Degree / National Interest
Not Required
Not Required
EB-2 (Standard)
Advanced Degree Professionals
Required
Required
EB-3
Skilled Workers / Professionals
Required
Required
EB-5
Investors ($800K–$1.05M)
Not Required
Not Required
General Process

How Employment-Based Immigration Works

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Case Evaluation
Attorney Shair evaluates your qualifications and recommends the strongest EB category for your profile.
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Build Evidence
Gather publications, awards, citations, letters — building the strongest possible evidentiary record.
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File I-140 Petition
Attorney Shair prepares and files your I-140 with USCIS — with a compelling legal brief and organized exhibits.
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Green Card
After I-140 approval and priority date, file I-485 or complete consular processing to receive your Green Card.
Why Attorney Shair

Employment Immigration That Puts You First

EB-1A & NIW Specialist
Attorney Shair has deep expertise in self-petition categories — building strong EB-1A and NIW cases for scientists, researchers, engineers, artists, and business professionals.
Compelling Legal Briefs
The quality of the legal brief — not just the evidence — determines EB-1A and NIW outcomes. Attorney Shair writes persuasive, well-researched petitions that present your profile in the strongest possible light.
RFE Response Experience
Requests for Evidence in employment-based cases require immediate, comprehensive responses. Attorney Shair has successfully responded to RFEs in EB-1A, NIW, and O-1A cases.
Strategy First
Every employment-based case begins with a thorough evaluation. Attorney Shair identifies the right category — and the right timing — before filing a single document.
Your Case Strategy

Get Clear About Your Employment Immigration Options

The right employment immigration strategy depends on more than your profession or current job. Your qualifications, achievements, immigration history, available evidence, and long-term plans can all affect which pathway makes the most sense.

Attorney Shair reviews these factors with you, explains the options that may be available, and helps you determine the strongest way forward for your case.

Legal guidance can be particularly valuable if:

Attorney Shair evaluates your case based on where you are now and what you want to achieve, so you can make an informed decision before moving forward.

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Build Your Case Around the Evidence That Matters

Having strong credentials is only one part of an employment-based immigration case. You also need to show how your qualifications and achievements satisfy the requirements of the category you are pursuing.

Attorney Shair helps you determine which evidence is most relevant to your case and how it should support your petition.

Depending on your immigration pathway and professional background, relevant evidence may include publications, awards, leadership experience, media recognition, business achievements, compensation, professional memberships, or significant contributions to your field.

Rather than simply submitting a large volume of documents, Attorney Shair focuses on building a clear connection between your evidence, your qualifications, and the legal requirements of your case.

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Address Potential Problems Before They Affect Your Case

Choosing the wrong category, submitting inconsistent evidence, or leaving important questions unanswered can create problems later in the immigration process.

Attorney Shair reviews your case for potential weaknesses before filing and helps you address issues that could affect your petition.

This can be especially important if your case involves unusual evidence, a complicated immigration history, employer sponsorship, or qualifications that could potentially fit more than one immigration category.

Early review gives you a clearer understanding of both the strengths of your case and the areas that may require additional preparation.

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Get Help With an RFE or Previous Denial

If USCIS has requested additional evidence, Attorney Shair can review the RFE together with your original petition to identify exactly what USCIS is questioning.

He can help determine what additional evidence, explanation, or legal argument may be needed and prepare a response focused on the issues raised by USCIS.

If your case was previously denied, Attorney Shair can review the decision and your immigration history to help you understand what options may still be available.

A previous RFE or denial does not automatically mean that you have reached the end of the process. The next step depends on the specific issues in your case.

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Understand Your Timeline Before You File

Your immigration timeline can affect decisions about employment, relocation, travel, and your longer-term plans in the United States.

Attorney Shair helps you understand the steps involved in your chosen pathway and what you can realistically expect as your case moves forward.

No immigration attorney can control USCIS processing times or guarantee a particular decision date. However, preparing the case carefully from the beginning can help reduce avoidable delays caused by incomplete evidence, filing issues, or inconsistencies.

If premium processing is available for your petition, Attorney Shair can also explain whether it applies and whether it makes sense for your circumstances.

Nationwide Representation

Employment Immigration Attorney Serving Tampa, Florida and Clients Nationwide

If you are in Tampa or elsewhere in Florida, Attorney Mohammad Shair can work directly with you to evaluate your employment immigration options and develop a strategy based on your circumstances.

Shair Legal also represents employment immigration clients nationwide. You do not need to live in Florida to work with Attorney Shair on an eligible U.S. immigration matter.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

The right option depends on your qualifications, professional achievements, employment situation, available evidence, immigration history, and long-term goals. Attorney Shair can review your circumstances and help you compare the pathways that may be available to you.

Eligibility depends on your individual professional record and how it relates to the requirements of each category. Attorney Shair can review your education, experience, achievements, and supporting evidence to assess whether EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, or another employment-based pathway may be appropriate for your case.

Depending on your qualifications, yes. EB-1A and EB-2 NIW allow eligible applicants to self-petition without a sponsoring employer. Attorney Shair can assess whether your background may support a self-petition or whether another employment-based strategy would be more appropriate.

An RFE means USCIS needs additional information or evidence before making a decision on your case. Attorney Shair can review the request and your original filing, identify the specific concerns raised by USCIS, and prepare a response addressing those issues.

Yes. Attorney Shair can review the denial, your previous filing, and your immigration history to determine what options may be available. Depending on your circumstances, this could involve addressing weaknesses in the previous case or considering a different immigration strategy.

Yes. Attorney Shair serves clients in Tampa and throughout Florida and provides employment-based immigration representation to clients nationwide.

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