Roshn VazhelRFE Department Director (407) 478-1111Request A Consultation Roshn Vazhel is an Immigration Attorney and the RFE Department Director at Colombo & Hurd, where his practice centers on employment-based petitions, including EB-1A extraordinary ability visas, EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIWs), EB-1B outstanding researcher visas, and O-1 non-immigrant matters, for extraordinary and high-skilled professionals. He has depth in navigating Requests for Evidence (RFEs), appeals, and complex I-140 petitions for clients facing denials or unique professional backgrounds. Mr. Vazhel came to immigration law through personal experience. As the child of immigrants, he witnessed firsthand the struggles his parents, extended family, and friends encountered navigating the U.S. immigration system. That connection shapes how he approaches every case and how he advocates for clients working to build their lives and careers in the United States. Before focusing on immigration, Mr. Vazhel gained experience in complex civil litigation, including discovery work on multi-district antitrust cases and serving as a managing attorney for several large-scale discovery projects. Knowledge & Experience Education J.D., University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign College of Law B.A. in Political Science, University of Pittsburgh B.A. in Anthropology, University of Pittsburgh Memberships Illinois Bar Association Personal Outside of his practice, Mr. Vazhel is an avid traveler who explores the country on road trips with his wife. He enjoys archery, hiking, and history, and completed the Chicago Half Marathon. Insights & Resources How to Qualify for an EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW): The Complete Guide for Professionals EB-2 NIW RFE: What It Means and How to Respond EB-1A vs EB-2 NIW in 2026: Which One USCIS Is Favoring Right Now? View All Videos Watch the video EB-2 NIW vs EB-1A: Which Green Card Path Is Right for You in 2026? Watch the video EB-2 NIW 2026: Understanding RFE Challenges and the Importance of Strategic Legal Representation Watch the video EB-1A Policy Change 2025: USCIS Eases Criteria for Extraordinary Ability Green Cards Previous Next Success Stories & Case Studies EB-2 NIW Case Study: Taiwanese Business Strategy Professional Helping U.S. Startups Scale Globally EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Case Study: Colombian Nurse Approved to Expand Specialized Wound Care in Rural America EB-2 NIW Case Study: Mexican Engineer Advancing U.S. Water Treatment Systems EB-2 NIW Case Study: Approval for a Chemical Engineer from Colombia EB-2 NIW Case Study: Approval for a Chilean Environmental Chemist Improving U.S. Water Safety EB-2 NIW Case Study: Bulgarian Petroleum Engineer Receives Approval EB-2 NIW Case Study: Workforce Development Expert From Guatemala Approval, No RFE EB-2 NIW Case Study: AI and Cybersecurity Engineer From India Approval Share
EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) Case Study: Colombian Nurse Approved to Expand Specialized Wound Care in Rural America