Olsa Alikaj-Cano

Olsa Alikaj-Cano

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Immigration Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

12141 Wickchester Lane, Suite 600, Houston, TX

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 17 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2008

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Cano Immigration, PLLC

12141 Wickchester Lane, Suite 600, Houston, TX, 77079

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Posted by Eduardo | September 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

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.

Posted by Nikash | August 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Olsa and Foster Global were incredible..

Olsa and her team did an incredible job with my immigration case. They used their connections and expertise to not only get my case dismissed, but also get me out of the detention center much faster than anticipated. They reviewed all aspects of my case and thoroughly explained all of my options and ...outcomes moving forward. Olsa herself took the time and care in my case as if it were her family. She was truly concerned about me and my families well being and treated us with a very personal touch. I would not hesitate to reccomend Olsa as well as Foster Global to anybody I came across in a similar situation. Quite simply this is by far the best experience I've had in dealing with any lawyers and/or court case.

Posted by anonymous | December 07, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional, confident, and the best attorney for our case

We hired Olsa because she was highly recommended to us by another experienced immigration attorney. My husband had a complicated case and we knew from the beginning it would be a long process. The case took about 6 years to resolve and we are very fortunate and pleased with the outcome. She alway...s made herself available to us to answer any questions or give us an update. She also did a great job informing us of what to expect, our options, and what she felt was the best way to go. The process was stressful at times but we entrusted her to keep our family together and she did just that. We are truly grateful for her work and without a doubt she is a highly gifted and knowledgeable attorney.

Posted by Roy | May 08, 2015 | Immigration

Olsa is the real Law and Order. Excellent lawyer! A real firecracker!

Well, my family member really screwed up by stating she feared going back to her country upon being denied entry into the US at the Houston airport. Now, she was to be detained for an undetermined period of time and get on a list to see an asylum judge. Mrs. Alikaj-Cano fixed all this. Our famil...y reacted immediately by contacting the family immigration attorney of choice, but nothing happened. Our attorney was asking me for any updates. We were scared. We tried two other attorneys and all said the situation was basically hopeless and we'd have to wait it out - with a member of our family detained in a place full of undesirable people - horrible. Out of chance, an acquaintance of ours insisted that we HAD to at least go talk to Olsa. So we did and she basically had us at Hello. While sitting in her office we watched as she used her cell phone and found out more information than we had been able to retrieve during the past week with three other attorneys. She didn't sugar-coat anything. She told us what to expect and promised to get my family member out of there as soon as possible. The very next day she went to the detention center and was able to establish the specifics of the case. During the next days I watched the flurry of emails back and forth with her friendly contacts within the system and was kept informed of everything going on. Within a week and a half, Olsa had accelerated what should have taken months. By the end of the second week my family member was back in her home country - safe and thankful for Olsa's expertise and professionalism. We can not be more thankful. Olsa followed through on her promise to do her best and turned us into believers. Olsa is a firecracker of an attorney that cannot be compared. I've dealt with many attorneys for many different matters, but when it comes to immigration and getting the job done, there is no one like her. We have now found the new family attorney. Just in case my point has not been driven across yet - I definitely recommend her.

Posted by Mehreen | December 08, 2014

The Best in Texas

Ms.Olsa is extremely helpful , reputable ,knowledgeable and responsive. Wonderful personality , will listen to your problem and help resolve it in the bets way possible. She help get my life back for real. I would highly recommend her. She is simply amazing

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Olsa Alikaj-Cano's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Naimeh Salem

Immigration lawyer | Aug 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Olsa is an experienced, knowledgeable and compassionate attorney."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Roland Ho

Immigration lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Alikaj-Cano is a competent and qualified attorney in her areas of practice."

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Beatriz Ballerini

Immigration lawyer | Mar 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Olsa Alikaj-Cano is an excellent immigration attorney in our community. Olsa's expertise in litigation is respected in our community. She is extremely professional and dedicated to the practice of immigration law."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Other

"This lawyer is highly recommended in the community. I endorse this lawyer."

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Moseley Collins

Immigration lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Olsa has an excellent reputation in the legal community."

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Michael LeMond

Immigration lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. She answers questions on avvo with a clear understanding of the law. He is an asset to the legal community."

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Immigration lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shadi Sheidayi

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Maria Ortuzar-Diaz

Immigration lawyer | Sep 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Olsa is an excelent attorney. She has great experience in litigation cases."

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Simon Kabzan

Immigration lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this individual as a highly respected and knowledgable lawyer in their practice."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Aug 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Anuj Shah

Immigration lawyer | Aug 25

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"I endorse this lawyer. Olsa is a highly skilled lawyer who cares very much for her clients and works tirelessly for positive results. She works on complex cases that require a high level of competence, and I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending her."

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Ruby Powers

Immigration lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Tony Parada

Immigration lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Maria Llusa

Immigration lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Kathryn Karam

Immigration lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Co-worker

"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."

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Mark Oxford

Immigration lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

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 USA

Board Member of UNICEF USA Southwest Region

2019 - Present

IBA International Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

State Bar of Texas, Immigration and Nationality Law Section

Member

2011 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

AILA Member and TX AILA Chapter Executive Committee Member

American Bar Association

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

2015 - 2018

Houston Area Council on Human Trafficking

Council Member

Education

2006

University of Houston Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2001

University of Texas System, El Paso

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

AILA Conferences

Immigration and Nationality Law

2015

“Filing a Lozada Motion with the Service or EOIR.”

“Filing a Lozada Motion with the Service or EOIR.”

2015

2015 AILA Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico Chapter Fall Conference, in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

“The Evolution of the I-601A Provisional Waiver: Common Issues, RFE’s, Expansion Provisions.”

2014

2014 AILA Texas Chapter Fall Conference, Playa Del Carmen, Mexico.

Federal Litigation: Advanced Issues in Natz/Citizenship

2013

UT Law School’s 37th Annual Immigration Law Conference on Immigration and Nationality Law

Are you are you not a citizen? Acquired and Derived Citizenship

2012

The State Bar of Texas Annual Meeting, Immigration & Nationality Law Section CLE Program

What Criminal Defense Lawyers Need to Know About Immigration Law

Publications

2015

AILA New Members Division E-News, Vol. 6, Issue 6. (AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 15012040, January 20, 2015). When Your Detained Client is a U.S. Citizen.

2014

AILA New Members Division E-News, Vol. 6, Issue 3AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 14070344 Seeking Termination vs. Administrative Closure, Tips on Proceedings Before the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR) and Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).

2014

AILA New Members Division E-News, Vol. 6, Issue 3. (AILA InfoNet Doc. No. 14070344, July 7, 2014). Representing Unaccompanied Children

Languages

English

Albanian

Spanish

Italian

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