$ 100-300 per hour
also known as Dr Ope Banwo, Ope Banwo
As the founder of Banwo & Associates, Dr. Ope Banwo helps clients navigate U.S. immigration with a structured, strategic approach built on nearly 30 years of legal experience. Because immigration is federal law, he represents clients across the country, with admissions in New York and the Federal District Court of Nebraska. Dr. Banwo assists professionals and employers with employment-based pathways such as EB-1, EB-2 National Interest Waivers, EB-3, and work visas including H-1B, L-1, and O-1. He also guides families through adjustment of status, consular processing, and immigrant petitions in both immediate-relative and preference categories. For clients facing higher-stakes issues such as prior denials, heightened scrutiny, RFEs or NOIDs, status concerns, or removal proceedings, Dr. Banwo focuses on risk assessment, case restructuring, and careful documentation to strengthen the record before the government makes a decision. His background includes legal training in Nigeria and advanced study in law, along with extensive experience in business consulting, technology entrepreneurship, and legal publishing. This insight can be especially helpful in business and professional immigration matters. Dr. Banwo works with clients nationwide and through offices in Dallas and Arlington, Texas, as well as New York and Nebraska.
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29 years | 12,000 cases
$ 100-300 per hour
25%-33%
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420 E Lamar Blvd. Suite 112, Arlington, TX, 76011
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Posted by Queen | April 14, 2026
“From Confusion to Clarity” - How Dr Ope was direct and frank
When I first started my immigration process, I was completely confused and honestly overwhelmed by all the information out there. Working with Dr. Ope Banwo changed everything. From our first conversation, he took the time to understand my situation and explained my options in a way that finall...
Posted by Betty | April 13, 2026 | Hired Attorney
⭐ “Finally Able to Work and Support Myself”
Getting my work permit was extremely important to me, but I didn’t know how to navigate the process. Dr. Ope Banwo and his team made everything clear and manageable. They were patient, professional, and always available to answer my questions. When my approval came through, it was a huge rel...
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1989
Best Graduating Student [LL.M], University Of Lagos
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
1997 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1997 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember
1986 - Present
Nigerian Bar AssociationMember
EB-1 petition approved, allowing the client to pursue permanent residence.
Case Outcome: L-1 visa approved, allowing the client to establish operations in the United States and proceed with long-term immigration planning.
Adjustment of status approved, and client successfully obtained permanent residence.
Client was able to remain in the United States after a successful defense in immigration court.
Asylum granted, allowing the client to remain lawfully in the United States.
2011
PhD - Doctorate
1989
LL.M - Master of Laws
1986
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
LL.B - Bachelor of Laws
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