Zaid Hydari

Zaid Hydari

Gray Whale Law PLLC • White Plains, NY
Immigration

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Contact

Email
Phone
(866) 271-8622
Address
75 South Broadway, White Plains, NY, 10601, US

Professional

About

Zaid Hydari is an accomplished immigration attorney based in White Plains, NY, and a dedicated advocate for humanitarian assistance and international relations. As a founding member of Gray Whale Law PLLC, he brings a wealth of experience and a unique perspective shaped by his journey as a first-generation American. Zaid earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and his Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law, where he now serves as an adjunct professor, imparting knowledge in Immigration Law and International Refugee Law & Policy. Zaid is the founder of the Refugee Solidarity Network (RSN), an organization that has successfully collaborated with entities such as the U.S. Department of State to ensure the continuity of family-based and humanitarian immigration channels globally. Under his leadership, RSN has provided free legal assistance to over 10,000 individuals in Turkey and Pakistan while engaging in strategic litigation before the European Court of Human Rights and various UN bodies. An active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Zaid is committed to advancing the rights of immigrants and has contributed to significant discussions, presenting at esteemed forums, including the UNHCR Executive Committee and the European Parliament. With a strong focus on practical skills and academic rigor, Zaid Hydari continues to make a meaningful impact in the field of immigration law and beyond.

About Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help individuals and families navigate the complex immigration system. They assist with visas, green cards, citizenship, and deportation defense. Common matters include visa applications, green cards, citizenship, deportation defense.

Credentials

Education
2009 Fordham University School of Law 2005 University of Texas, Austin BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Urdu | Hindi | Turkish

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
N/A Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award – Summa Cum Laude, Fordham University School of Law
Publications
2021 Asia-Pacific Journal on Human Rights and the Law The Perils and Potential of Ambiguity 2021 Refugee Law Initiative Blog (SOAS) Venezuelans in Colombia: Syrians in Turkey 2.0 2021 Washington Post If Biden Wants to Work with Mexico on Migration and Asylum He Might Start Talking to Mexican NGOs
Associations
2024 - Present American Immigration Lawyers Association American Immigration Lawyers Association (Rome District chapter) American Immigration Lawyers Association (New York City Area chapter)
Speaking
2024 Conversations on Migration: Refugee Legal Protection and Capacity Building in Türkiye Refugee law 2021 Another Crisis at the U.S. Border: Haiti, Title 42, and Our Obligations Under International Law Immigration, Border Policy
Updated: Mar 25, 2026