Opeolu O. Banwo

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Opeolu O. Banwo

also known as Dr Ope Banwo, Ope Banwo

4.9
Rating: 6.5

Licensed for 28 years

Immigration Lawyer at Arlington, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

420 E Lamar Blvd. Suite 112, Arlington, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About Opeolu

Biography

Helping You Achieve Your American Dream — Without the Immigration Nightmare I Provide Strategic, results-driven immigration representation for professionals, families, and entrepreneurs worldwide.

Helping You Achieve Your American Immigration Dream — Without the Nightmares. I provide relentless Immigration Representation in Depoeration Defense, Employment based Imigration, Asylum and other special visas Built on Strategy, Preparation, and Results

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

U.S. immigration attorney representing clients nationwide in family petitions, employment-based visas (EB-1, EB-2 NIW, L-1, O-1), deportation defense, asylum, appeals, and crimmigration. Strategic, results-driven representation.

29 years | 12,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 100-300 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026

Licenses

Licensed in New York for 28 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1997

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

BANWO & ASSOCIATES, PLLC

420 E Lamar Blvd. Suite 112, Arlington, TX, 76011

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Banwo and Igbokwe LLC

3568 Dodge Street, Suite 100, Omaha, NE, 68131

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BANWO & ASSOCIATES, PLLC

420 E. Lamar Blvd, Suite 112, Arlington, TX, 76011

banwolaw.net

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Opeolu O. Banwo's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

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Posted by Daniel | April 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I Didn’t Even Know I Qualified For Li Visa Before Dr Ope Took My Case

I initially approached Dr. Ope Banwo to file for an EB-2 visa because that was what people around me advised. During my consultation, he asked detailed questions about my background and business, and that’s when everything changed. I had been running a successful company in my home country for ...over 10 years, but I had no idea I could qualify for an L-1 visa. Dr. Banwo immediately identified this and advised that L-1 would be a better and more strategic option for me. He gave me a very detailed list of documents and insisted we gather everything properly before filing. It took about 3 months to prepare, but that preparation made all the difference. We filed under premium processing. Even when we received an RFE, he handled it professionally without charging any extra fees. My case was approved in about 45 days. Now, he is helping me through consular processing to bring my family to the United States. Dr. Banwo doesn’t just file cases, he thinks strategically and sets you up for success.

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Experience

Rating:  6.5 (Good)

Honors

1989

Best Graduating Student [LL.M], University Of Lagos

Work Experience

2026 - Present

Founding Partner, Banwo & Associates, PLLC [Dallas]

2009 - Present

Founding Partner, Banwo and Igbokwe Law, LLC [Nebraska]

1997 - 2009

Founding Partner, Banwo And Associates Law Firm

1989 - 1995

Founding Partner, Banwo And Abidakun Law Firm

1986 - 1988

Associate Attorney, Okechukwu, Oragwu, Bello [attorneys-at-law]

1986 - 1986

Intern, Abraham Adesanya and Co

Associations

1997 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1986 - Present

Nigerian Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

EB-1 Approval for Professional Previously Advised Not to Apply

EB-1 petition approved, allowing the client to pursue permanent residence.

L-1 Visa Approval for Business Owner Expanding Operations to the United States

Case Outcome: L-1 visa approved, allowing the client to establish operations in the United States and proceed with long-term immigration planning.

Marriage-Based Green Card Approval Following Delays and Uncertainty

Adjustment of status approved, and client successfully obtained permanent residence.

Successfully Defended Client in Removal Proceedings and Prevented Deportation

Client was able to remain in the United States after a successful defense in immigration court.

Asylum Approval for Client Facing Persecution in Home Country

Asylum granted, allowing the client to remain lawfully in the United States.

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Education

2011

Ashwood University

PhD - Doctorate

1989

University of Lagos Faculty of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

1986

Nigerian Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Obafemi Awolowo University

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

Speaking Engagements

2019

USA INVESTMENT FOR GREEN CARD WORKSHOP INVESTMENT BASED IMMIGRATION

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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