Rusten Hurd

Rusten C. Hurd is a founding partner of Colombo & Hurd, PL, an immigration law firm that helps foreign nationals, professionals, investors, and founders achieve their American dream. Under his leadership, the firm has grown from a boutique practice into a powerhouse global organization, now with over 350 team members worldwide and thousands of successful green card approvals on behalf of high-skilled professionals and entrepreneurs. With more than two decades in immigration law, Mr. Hurd built deep expertise across business immigration. He has extensive experience handling self-sponsored green cards (EB-2 NIW, EB-1A), employer visas and complex consular processing across dozens of countries. He also has experience with EB-5 Visas, guiding investors from initial strategy through lawful permanent residence amid shifting federal standards. He also has a background in removal defense and appellate litigation, having appeared before every Immigration Court in Florida and many others nationwide on asylum, cancellation, and waiver matters. He is admitted before the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Eleventh Circuits and all U.S. District Courts in Florida. Mr. Hurd’s legal excellence has earned him accolades in the profession. He holds an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional integrity and legal ability, and a perfect 10.0 “Superb” rating from AVVO. As a law firm builder, Mr. Hurd focuses not only on case results but also on the development of a values-driven, scalable organization. He plays an active role in shaping the legal strategy, internal systems, and leadership culture that allow Colombo & Hurd to maintain excellence while expanding its global reach. Beyond his professional accomplishments, Mr. Hurd is deeply committed to giving back. He has served as a Guardian ad Litem for children in need, been recognized by the Legal Aid Society of Orange County for his pro bono work and contributed his time to the Jobs Partnership of Florida to support employment readiness for underserved communities. Mr. Hurd’s dedication to immigration law is personal. His wife is an immigrant, and together they have raised three boys, now aged 22, 20, and 16. As a father and advocate, he understands what’s at stake when families and professionals place their trust in his team. He remains driven by the opportunity to help people from around the world build a future in the United States. In his free time, Rusten enjoys Broadway musicals, and supporting the Florida Gators, Orlando Magic and the Arsenal.