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I am an award-winning immigration attorney specializing in complex visa applications, self-petitioned green cards, and immigration appeals.
I have won numerous important cases before some of the most powerful courts in the world including the U.S. Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (something very few attorneys can say).
Additionally, I have won dozens of favorable decisions before the Board of Immigration Appeals (including motions to reopen) as well as getting several USCIS decisions reversed by the Administrative Appeals Office.
I have expertise in all types of empoyment-based petitions, both non-immigrant and immigrant, particularly national interest waivers for high level professionals whose companies won't sponsor them for permanent residence (or have run out of time to do so). National interest waivers can be self-sponsored. For individuals with accomplishments that have positively affected their industry or the nation, this category may be a saving grace. I've gotten national interest waivers approved for a lot of people who didn't have any other option.
The same advocacy skills necessary to win a national interest waiver translate well to extraordinary ability green cards (EB-1A), Outstanding Researcher petitions, O-1 petitions for athletes and artists, and representation before the federal district courts (including mandamus if your USCIS application for anything has been unreasonably delayed). I have also been successful with E-2 (investor) petitions, L visas, solving student visa problems, NAFTA visas (TN) and many more.
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14 years | 500 cases
14 years | 100 cases
14 years | 100 cases
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Acquired: 2012
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719 Sawdust Dr., Suite 204, Spring, TX, 77380
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Posted by Mustafa | September 7, 2025 | Hired Attorney
My green card case had been obstructed for over five years due to an error in the initial application, which led USCIS to issue a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID) for misrepresentation. During that time, no lawyer gave me clear guidance or helped me weigh the risks and benefits of my options. Then I...
Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2024 | Hired Attorney
I contacted Sheridan regarding my EB1 application. Previous consultations with other attorneys had left me disheartened, as they deemed my case weak. However, after discussing my situation with Sheridan, he provided valuable insights on improving my case's strength and outlined my chances realistical...
Posted by Sibu | April 11, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Sheridan is a very hardworking attorney who always wants the best for his clients. I presented my case to him for an EB1A extra ordinary petition. He carefully reviewed my case and got back to me with his suggestions that I should spend more time to improve my profile for a better chance of an approv...
Posted by anonymous | March 20, 2022 | Consulted Attorney
My husband and I have had an online consultation with Sheridan. He answered all our questions, helped us to find the best decision in our situation. We highly recommend Sheridan! Thank you so much for your help!
Posted by AsK | November 9, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Sheridan Greene”s firm was introduced to us by one of our friends. Myself and my husband contacted Sheridan to explore option on self petition of EB1. Sheridan was super thorough in explaining what mandates are needed for a self petitioned EB1 category. Absolutely no frills and he was very upfront in...
"I recommend Sheridan without reservation. Sheridan does things the right way - he's honest, diligent, and hard-working. Immigration law is very complex, especially in the world of immigration appeals. I have referred numerous happy clients to Sheridan for matters I feel he is much better at handling and all have been extremely happy with him. Sheridan is one of the best legal writers I know and he remains my go-to lawyer for any appellate work. I highly recommend Sheridan."
"Sheridan Green is a tireless advocate for alien rights who puts the client first. He is a knowledgeable, meticulous individual whose grasp of immigration law encompasses practice in the Supreme Court, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, Immigration Courts, and before Customs and Immigration Services. His landmark Supreme Court brief in Mata v. Lynch cemented an alien’s right to appeal a motion to reopen rejected by the BIA in a court of appeals. He has successfully appealed many cases to the Fifth Circuit on behalf of his clients. In addition to his work with motions and appeals, Mr. Green is well versed in the practical aspects of obtaining, sustaining, and modifying business, student, and family visas. He has assisted many students, athletes, and other special immigrants in their quests to obtain the necessary visas to pursue their goals. Mr. Green is accessible, and his level of professionalism and dedication to his work are beyond expectation."
"I endorse this lawyer. I can say without reservation that Sheridan is one of the most talented attorneys I have encountered. His work ethic and attention to detail are outstanding. Moreover, his zealous advocacy on behalf of his clients is an inspiration to his colleagues."
"Sheridan was a classmate of mine who always impressed me in law school and I've been equally impressed by his accomplishments as his career has developed over the years."
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Green is very intelligent, well-informed and understanding. He cares a lot for his clients and their successes."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Green is sharp, methodical, thorough, and great at devising creative and effective solutions to complex immigration issues."
"Mr. Green's ability to understand and analyze immigration cases is very impressive. He is very passionate about his advocacy for clients and I easily view him as a leader in his field. Great things are in store for this attorney."
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2022
2022 Best Law Firm (Regional Tier 2), U.S. News and World Report
2022
2022 Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2021
2021 Best Law Firms (Regional Tier 1), U.S. News and World Report
2021
2021 Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2019
2020 Texas Rising Star, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
2018 Super Lawyers Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
2019 Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
2017 Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Client's Choice Award, Avvo
2016
Houston Top Lawyer, H Texas Magazine
2012
Lyndon Baines Johnson Human Rights Award, South Texas College of Law
2012
Labor and Employment Division Student Scholarship, Houston Bar Association
2011
Dean's Scholar (upper 15% for the semester), South Texas College of Law
2011
CALI Award (highest law school exam grade)--Federal Courts, Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2010
Dean's Scholar (upper 15% for the semester), South Texas College of Law
2010
CALI Award (highest law school exam grade)--Property 2, The Center for Computer Assisted Legal Instruction
2009
Dean's Scholar (upper 15% for the semester), South Texas College of Law
2016 - Present
Senior Attorney, Sheridan Green Law PLLC
2013 - 2016
Shareholder, Gonzalez Olivieri LLC
2014 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of TexasAdmitted
2014 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of TexasAdmitted
2013 - Present
American Immigration Lawyer's AssociationMember
2013 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitMember
2012 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2015 - 2021
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh CircuitMember
Agency decision upheld with dissent in favor of our position and majority and concurrence sympathetic but bound by en banc precedent.
Agency decision upheld.
Board of Immigration Appeals reversed
Texas assault is not a CIMT.
substantial evidence supported the BIA's conclusion that Mr. Gomez was not admitted. The decision was later withdrawn and reversed by the court based on new evidence.
U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that courts of appeals have jurisdiction over all statutory motions to reopen filed by aliens.
Court held the REAL ID Act did not per se preclude immigration judge, on alien's application for discretionary relief in form of cancellation of removal, from requiring alien to produce police reports regarding his prior misconduct.
Fifth Circuit held unanimously that Virginia Sexual Battery is not a crime of child abuse or "sexual abuse of a minor." Board of Immigration Appeals' decision reversed and client's removal order terminated.
2012
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
2017
2017
Changes in Immigration Law
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Legal Answers
Can one travel US on "O1" visa while his/her I-130 petition is pending?
25 Sep 2016
Pre trial diversion for immigration and consequences
14 Sep 2016
Does my filing date change once I receive a RFE and respond to the RFE ? And is that why my case is backed up ?
05 Sep 2016