Olsa Alikaj-Cano
About Olsa
Biography
Everything I do in life, I do it with passion and compassion.
That is why I started my own Law Firm, Cano Immigration PLLC, based on the core principle that Immigrants Rights are Human Rights. At our Firm, we handle some of the most complicated and complex cases including family and employment based cases, and we particuarly focus on removal defense immigration law. Our pro-bono work and the involvement in the community is a crucial part of our practice and it is very close to my heart. As busy as the practice of law is, I am always available to my clients and they are my priority. At our Firm we treat our clients like family.
Practice Areas
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Fees and Rates
Cost
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Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Texas for 17 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2008
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Location
Cano Immigration, PLLC
12141 Wickchester Lane, Suite 600, Houston, TX, 77079
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Olsa Alikaj-Cano's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 51 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Gabriel | May 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Best Immigration Attorney in Texas
Olsa was my proverbial lighthouse in the storm through an immigration ordeal that spanned well over 10 years. Her positive attitude and staunch perseverance were able to get us over what seemed to be an insurmountable (and at times an outright unwinnable) legal case that made me inadmissible to the U...
Posted by Muhammad | January 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Best immigration attorney in Houston
I was referred to attorney Olsa Alikaj-Cano few days ago from deportation. I wish I had known about her earlier. Due to mishandling of my prior counsels, my case was already a mess. Thanks to dedication and hard working of Attorney Olsa, I was released from ICE detention and able to join my fami...
Posted by Lossy | December 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent Immigration Attorney!!!
Olsa is very knowledgeable in law in immigration and possess many accreditations in the field. I feel very pleased with her professional services, she met my expectation by far. I recommend her firm to any one that is looking an attorney specialized on immigration law cases. There is not doubt Olsa ...
Posted by Age | October 4, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Excellent service
My friend recommended Olsa to help me with my mother green card and my special needs son naturalization application. She was great beyond expectations, in addition to her professionalism, she also is very attentive and really interested in the case and helping with a caring and compassionate attitude...
Posted by Eduardo | September 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Great experience
Olsa is by far one of the best immigration lawyers that I have ever talked to she is very nice and her team is always keep you updated on any new information great experience highly recommend.
Olsa Alikaj-Cano's Lawyer Endorsements
"Olsa is an excellent immigration attorney and a zealous advocate for her clients. I recommend that you call her if you have any questions about any facet of immigration law."
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"Olsa is dedicated to her clients and works hard to achieve the best possible result in each matter, as an immigration lawyer I know the time and dedication each client deserves. Olsa goes out of her way to make sure each client understands the procedures and time it takes to complete each case, and for that I endorse this lawyer."
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. She is well versed in the immigration law and respected by her peers. If you hire Olsa as your immigration attorney, you will hire one of the best immigration attorneys in Houston!"
"I endorse this lawyer.. She is an outstanding and superb immigration lawyer. I have observed her in court defending a very difficult removal case. She was amazing. She won the hearing without problems. Una de las mejores abogadas de deportacion y de familia de Houston."
"Olsa Alikaj-Cano is extremely knowledgeable, very dedicated to her clients, and displays a confident and fearless attitude in even the most difficult cases. I endorse her."
"I endorse attorney Olsa Alikaj-Cano. She is very knowledgeable and her answers and reviews reflect her experience in immigration law. Highly recommended."
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Experience
Honors
2021
Texas Super Lawyer in Immigration Law, Thomson Reuters
2020
Top Women Attorneys in Immigration, Texas Monthly Magazine
2020
Texas Super Lawyer in Immigration Law, Thomson Reuters
2019
Top Women Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine
2019
Texas Super Lawyer in Immigration Law, Thomson Reuters
2018
Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star in Immigration, Thomson Reuters
2018
Top Women Attorneys in Texas, Texas Monthly Magazine
2017
Texas Super Lawyer Rising Star in Immigration, Thomson Reuters
2016
Top Attorneys in Texas Rising Stars, Texas Monthly Magazine
2015
Pro Bono Certificate, State Bar of Texas Pro Bono College
2014
Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law, TBLS
Associations
2020 - Present
UNICEF USABoard Member of UNICEF USA Southwest Region
2019 - Present
IBA International Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law SectionMember
2011 - Present
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationAILA Member and TX AILA Chapter Executive Committee Member
Member
Member
2015 - 2018
Houston Area Council on Human TraffickingCouncil Member
Education
2006
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2020
Immigration and Nationality Law
2015
“Filing a Lozada Motion with the Service or EOIR.”
2015
“The Evolution of the I-601A Provisional Waiver: Common Issues, RFE’s, Expansion Provisions.”
2014
Federal Litigation: Advanced Issues in Natz/Citizenship
2013
Are you are you not a citizen? Acquired and Derived Citizenship
2012
What Criminal Defense Lawyers Need to Know About Immigration Law
Publications
2015
2014
2014
Languages
English
Albanian
Spanish
Italian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
I need a pro bono lawyer to help me with a domestic violence n civil case against my ex boyfriend.
25 Jul 2015
Form I-130,on B , part 11. Name of prior Spouse and data Marriage Ended, do I need to put name because I revoke the marriage?
22 Jul 2015
Can I apply for EAD if mi case was administrative closure
22 May 2015