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Ope Banwo
Immigration Attorney in Arlington, Texas
Banwo & Associates, PLLCArlington, TX
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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 …
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About the Attorney
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…
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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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Practice Areas
Immigration Matters Handled
- Petitions for spouses, children, parents and siblings of U.S. citizens and permanent residents, including adjustment of status and consular processing.
- Protection for people who fear persecution in their home country, including affirmative and defensive asylum.
- Refugee processing and Temporary Protected Status for nationals of designated countries.
- Protection for children who have been abused, abandoned or neglected.
- Representation in immigration court removal proceedings and related relief such as cancellation of removal.
- Employer immigration programs, Form I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement matters.
Education / Credentials / Memberships
Education
- J.D. University, Nigerian Law School
- Ph.D., Ashwood University
Credentials
- Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska (1997)
- Admitted to practice in Nebraska (1997)
- Admitted to practice in Nigerian Bar (1986)
Memberships
- New York State and International Bar Associations American Immigration Lawyers Association
Office & Service Areas
Banwo & Associates, PLLC
420 E. Lamar Blvd., Suite 112, Arlington, TX 76011
Serving clients in Arlington and throughout Texas.
Consultation & Fees Overview
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- Fees discussed during the consultation
- Engagement terms and scope of representation provided in writing
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Profile updated Nov 2, 2026. Source: imported listing.