Nizar Kafrouni

Senior Attorney

Nizar Kafrouni is a Senior Immigration Attorney at Colombo & Hurd, specializing in employment-based petitions. He is a dedicated member of the New York Bar Association and the Lebanon Bar.

Motivated by his journey as an immigrant, Nizar Kafrouni brings a unique perspective to his practice. Having navigated the intricacies of the United States Immigration System firsthand, and being close to many immigrants, gives him an empathetic approach with his clients, as he deeply understands the challenges faced by immigrants. Mr. Kafrouni finds great joy and satisfaction in leveraging his knowledge to help many immigrants accomplish their dreams.

Mr. Kafrouni has an outstanding track record in RFE cases. Before joining Colombo & Hurd, he worked as an associate immigration attorney at other firms, specializing in managing EB1-A, EB1-B, NIW, and O1A Requests for Evidence.

He completed externships and internships in the U.S. while in law school, and also practiced law in Lebanon for a few years before relocating to the United States.

Knowledge & Experience

Education

  • Juris Doctor – University of Hawaii School of Law 
  • LL.M. – Wayne State University Law School 
  • LL.B. in Law – Lebanese University 
  • Master's Degree in Law – Beirut Arab University 

Memberships  

  • New York Bar Association 
  • Lebanon Bar 

Languages 

  • Arabic 
  • French 
  • English 

Personal 

Beyond his professional background, Mr. Kafrouni enjoys spending time with his family, engaging in outdoor activities, and playing various sports.