Zachary Abraham Kohn

Zachary Abraham Kohn is a senior partner at Haynes Novick Kohn Immigration, where he has built a distinguished legal career focused on complex immigration matters. With over a decade of experience, he is recognized for his skill in removal defense, appellate advocacy, and family-based immigration, successfully guiding hundreds through legal obstacles toward U.S. residency and citizenship.

Mr. Kohn earned his Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law in 2013 after graduating magna cum laude with a B.S. in Journalism from Boston University in 2010. His background in journalism has honed his strength as a persuasive legal writer, particularly in crafting winning arguments for self-petitioners under EB-1A and EB-2 National Interest Waivers.

Mr. Kohn has litigated a wide range of immigration cases involving asylum, cancellation of removal, naturalization, and inadmissibility waivers. He is also adept at securing employment-based visas for scientists, academics, G-4 international workers, religious personnel, and healthcare professionals. His expertise includes both administrative advocacy and federal court litigation to combat unreasonable USCIS delays.

Before joining HNK, Mr. Kohn practiced at two boutique immigration firms in Maryland, gaining critical experience and expanding his litigation capabilities. Admitted to practice in multiple courts—including the U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Courts in Maryland and D.C.—he is equipped to manage even the most challenging legal scenarios with strategic insight and care.

Through his work, Zachary Abraham Kohn has consistently delivered justice to individuals facing uncertainty, using the law to protect due process and uphold human dignity. His commitment is further reflected in his active membership in the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), regular media commentary, and continuing public education efforts in immigration law.

Law Office Affiliations

• Senior Partner, Haynes Novick Kohn Immigration
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Licensed State

• Maryland
• District of Columbia

Education

• University of North Carolina School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Boston University
  BS in Journalism with Magna Cum Laude

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