Ana Gabriela Urizar 

Immigration Attorney

Ana Gabriela Urizar is an Immigration Attorney at Colombo & Hurd, where her practice centers on employment-based petitions, including EB-1A extraordinary ability visas, EB-2 National Interest Waivers (NIWs), and O-1 non-immigrant matters, as well as family-based cases involving complex legal issues.

Before joining Colombo & Hurd, Ms. Urizar spent nearly a decade advising multinational corporations in the financial services, technology, and arts sectors. She led large-scale PERM labor certification programs for major technology companies, ensuring regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and timely case processing. Her approach pairs compliance with forward-thinking strategies that support global mobility and workforce stability. Throughout her career, she has also maintained an active pro bono practice on behalf of vulnerable populations.

Ms. Urizar is also a recognized voice in the immigration community. She has appeared as a legal expert on major European, American, and Latin American networks, reaching millions of viewers with commentary on immigration and naturalization law. She hosts webinars and workshops for students, professionals, and immigrant communities, and she writes on changes in immigration law and their real-world impact.

Knowledge & Experience

Education

  • J.D., Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law 
  • B.A., International Relations and Affairs, Syracuse University 

Bar Admissions

  • New York Bar (2018) 
  • Arizona Bar (2026) 

Awards and Honors

  • Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch (Immigration Law) for 2026 and 2027 
  • Trailblazer Award from Legado Latino of Westchester 
  • Negocios Now’s Tri-State NYC Latinos 40 Under 40™ (Class of 2025) 
  • Hispanas Influyentes en los Estados Unidos (5th Edition) 
  • 2026 Hispanic Parade NJ Award

Languages

  • English 
  • Spanish 

Personal

Outside of her practice, Ms. Urizar enjoys learning about Mayan culture and Guatemalan coffee. She is passionate about making legal knowledge accessible, and she creates educational videos on social media, breaking down complex legal concepts into practical information. Ana Gabriela is also the author of a children’s book inspired by her daughter, celebrating neurodiversity and inclusion.