{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#441 The NIW Boom, Remote Teams &amp; Law Firm Systems That Scale w\/ Rusten Hurd, Esq.","description":"In Episode 441 of the Immigration Lawyers Toolbox\u00ae Podcast, John Q. Khosravi, Esq. sits down with Rusten Colombo of Colombo &amp;amp; Hurd to discuss firm growth, NIW\/EB-1 trends, remote practice management, client feedback systems, hiring strategies, and how his firm scaled from 30 to over 360 team members. A deep dive into building a high-volume, high-quality immigration practice.  Spotify |  iTunes |  YouTube Music | YouTube Timestamps: 00:00 \u2013 Opening 00:33 \u2013 Podcast Introduction 02:24 How Rusten Entered Immigration Law 03:19 From Civil Litigation to Immigration Practice 05:54 The Growth Timeline of Colombo &amp;amp; Hurd 07:06 Pandemic, Trump Era &amp;amp; Shifts in Immigration Demand 09:37 Mastering NIW Cases at Scale  11:20 Global Talent &amp;amp; the Rise of NIW Filings13:08 How Colombo &amp;amp; Hurd Manage High-Volume Case Work 15:50&amp;nbsp; Sharing Knowledge Across a Large Attorney Team 17:58 Where Colombo &amp;amp; Hurd Operate 19:14 Scaling Fast: Office vs. Remote Work 21:01 Mid 21:50 Client Experience Metrics &amp;amp; Feedback Systems 25:18 Maintaining Culture Through Rapid Growth 27:26 How Colombo &amp;amp; Hurd Hire Attorneys 29:44 Flat Fees, Dynamic Pricing &amp;amp; Client Expectations 31:47 Profitability &amp;amp; Balancing Case Workloads 33:38 How the Firm Approaches Expansion &amp;amp; Growth Strategy 35:23 Outro 35:46 Closing Show Notes: Rusten Hurd's LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rustenhurd\/  Website: https:\/\/www.colombohurdlaw.com\/orlando\/ Live Consular Processing training for lawyers Dec 18, 10:00\u201311:45 a.m. PT - NVC packets &amp;amp; DS-260 - Interview prep &amp;amp; follow-up - Timelines, fees, and real-world workflows Register here! Check out eimmigration by Cerenade webinar [Keys to Building Resilience in Immigration Law for 2026]&amp;nbsp; Follow eimmigration by Cerenade: Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedIn Start your Business Immigration Practice! (US LAWYERS ONLY - SCREENING REQUIRED):    E-2 Course   EB-1A Course   Get the Toolbox Magazine!&amp;nbsp;   Join our community (Lawyers Only)   Get Started in Immigration Law!  The Marriage\/Family-Based Green Card course is for you   Our Website: ImmigrationLawyersToolbox.com Not legal advice. Consult with an Attorney. Attorney Advertisement. #podcaster #Lawyer #ImmigrationLawyer #Interview #Immigration #ImmigrationAttorney #USImmigration #ImmigrationLaw #ImmigrationLawyersToolbox &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"The Immigration Lawyers Podcast | Discussing Visas, Green Cards &amp; Citizenship: Practice &amp; Policy","author_url":"https:\/\/www.ILTBox.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/39165040\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/195815835"}