Nicole Abruzzo Hemrick

Nicole Abruzzo Hemrick is a highly respected immigration attorney and the Managing Partner at Hemrick O’Malley PLLC. She has dedicated her legal career to advocating for individuals, families, and businesses navigating the complexities of U.S. immigration law. With extensive experience in removal defense, family-based petitions, and employment-based visas, she has successfully represented clients in various immigration matters.

Recognized by New York Super Lawyers and AVVO, Nicole is known for her deep knowledge, strategic approach, and commitment to justice. She has also been a featured speaker at numerous Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs and legal symposiums, further cementing her reputation as a leader in the field.

Nicole earned her J.D. from St. John’s University School of Law in 2007, where she was on the Dean’s List and received CALI Excellence Awards. She also holds a B.A., magna cum laude, from Binghamton University, where she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa. She is admitted to practice in New York, New Jersey, multiple U.S. District Courts, and the U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second and Fourth Circuits.

Nicole brings a diverse background in immigration law, with experience in immigration courts, boutique law firms, and nonprofit organizations. She launched her career as a Judicial Law Clerk in immigration court through the Attorney General’s Honors Program, gaining valuable insight into how immigration decisions are made. She then moved into private practice, where she has represented clients in asylum cases, deportation (removal) defense, and a wide range of visa petitions. Nicole has successfully obtained H-1B, L-1A, O-1, R-1, and E-2 visas for professionals, religious workers, and investors, and has secured employment-based green cards through the PERM process, National Interest Waivers (NIW), and Extraordinary Ability (EB-1) petitions.

Nicole Abruzzo Hemrick is also a dedicated advocate for humanitarian immigration cases, representing clients in VAWA, T & U visas, and waivers of inadmissibility. She has won cases before the Board of Immigration Appeals, Administrative Appeals Office, and U.S. District Courts. Her involvement in professional organizations, including the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), has contributed to shaping legal strategies and policies in immigration law. Through her legal expertise and dedication, she continues to impact individuals and businesses navigating the U.S. immigration system significantly.

Law Office Affiliations

• CEO and Managing Partner, Hemrick O’Malley PLLC
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• New York

Education

• St. John’s University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Binghamton University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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