Atty. Ope Banwo

Atty. Ope Banwo

Dr. Ope Banwo is a U.S. immigration attorney with nearly three decades of legal experience and the founder of Banwo & Associates.

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About Ope Banwo at a glance

Ope Banwo is a Managing Partner based in Arlington, Texas, practicing at Banwo & Associates, PLLC. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on green cards, deportation, asylum, immigration, and work visas. Admitted to practice in Nigerian Bar (1986), New York (1997), Nebraska (1997), and U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1997). Educated at Ashwood University (Ph.D., 2011) and Nigerian Law School (J.D. University, 1986). Active member of New York State and International Bar Associations American Immigration Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Arlington, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Dr. Ope Banwo is a U.S. immigration attorney with nearly three decades of legal experience and the founder of Banwo & Associates
  • He focuses his practice exclusively on federal immigration law, representing individuals, professionals, and businesses nationwide across all 50 states
  • Dr. Banwo is admitted to practice in New York and the Federal District Court of Nebraska
  • His work centers on employment-based immigration, including EB-1, EB-2 (including National Interest Waivers), EB-3, and nonimmigrant visas such as H-1B, L-1, and O-1, as well as family-based matters involving adjustment of status, consular processing, and immediate-relative and preference petitions
  • He also handles complex cases, including removal proceedings, responses to RFEs and NOIDs, and case restructuring after prior denials or adverse decisions
  • Dr. Banwo is known for treating immigration as a strategy-driven discipline, with careful eligibility analysis, strong evidence development, and thoughtful positioning before filing
  • He earned his LL.B. from Obafemi Awolowo University, qualified as a Barrister-at-Law through the Nigerian Law School, and completed an LL.M. at the University of Lagos, in addition to an honorary Doctor of Laws
  • He leads a nationwide practice with offices in Texas, New York, and Nebraska

Practice Areas Explained

Ope Banwo's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ope Banwo handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Green Cards / Permanent Residency

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Deportation & Removal Defense

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Asylum & Refugee

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Immigration Law

Immigration attorneys help with green cards, visas, citizenship, asylum, and deportation defense. Find a verified immigration lawyer for your case.

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Work Visas

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Arlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ope Banwo

Where is Ope Banwo's law office located?
Ope Banwo's law practice is located in Arlington, Texas. The firm is Banwo & Associates, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ope Banwo handle?
Ope Banwo focuses on green cards, deportation, asylum, immigration, work visas. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Ope Banwo practiced law?
Ope Banwo has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Ope Banwo go to law school?
Ope Banwo earned their education at (Ph.D., 2011); (J.D. University, 1986).
How can I contact Ope Banwo for a consultation?
You can contact Ope Banwo directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

Ph.D.
Ashwood University
- 2011
J.D. University
Nigerian Law School
- 1986

Bar Admissions

Nigerian Bar
Admitted: 1986
New York
Admitted: 1997
Nebraska
Admitted: 1997
U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska
Admitted: 1997

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