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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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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- 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
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Why local counsel matters in Texas
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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