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About Sheridan
Biography
I am an award-winning immigration attorney specializing in complex visa applications, mandamus applications, U.S. district court review of USCIS decisions, 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).
My firm files mandamus petitions in U.S. district court. We regularly succeed in speeding up stuck adjustment of status applications (I-485), family-based petitions (I-130s), I-765s (work authorization), N-400s (naturalization), and asylum interview scheduling. We have filed successful mandamus petitions to get consular cases unstuck from administrative processing. This has worked for non-immigrant cases (like E-2s) as well as immigrant cases (stuck DS-260s). We also get I-829 petitions (for EB5 investors) approved after years of delays and no action from USCIS.
Mandamus isn’t the only thing we can use the federal courts for. We can also appeal USCIS denials of applications and petitions. Just this year, we got an E-2 denial overturned for a successful T-shirt business as well as a P-3 denial overturned for a Lebanese musician. The Administrative Procedure Act (APA) often gives the U.S. district courts jurisdiction to review these decisions under 5 USC 706 if they are “arbitrary, capricious, an abuse of discretion, or otherwise not in accordance with law;” or “without observance of procedure required by law.”
We also file habeas petitions in federal court and have successfully gotten bond (or outright release) for many, many people detained unjustly under Matter of Yajure-Hurtado.
I also have significant experience in all types of employment-based petitions, both non-immigrant and immigrant. We handle TNs, H1Bs, L’s, O1s, E’s, and changes of status (including for visitors and students). We also handle motions to reopen/reconsider (I-290B) internally with USCIS, when that is the right course.
With focus on national interest waivers and immigration appeals, Sheridan Green wins tough cases.
We appeal any immigration matter with care and thoroughness.
Sheridan Green Law will apply good writing and thorough preparation to fight your asylum case.
With focus on national interest waivers and immigration appeals, Sheridan Green wins tough cases.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Immigration
50%
15 years | 500 cases
Appeals
30%
15 years | 100 cases
Asylum
20%
15 years | 100 cases
Fees and Rates
Awards
2020 2018 2016
2016
Licenses
Licensed in Texas for 13 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
No misconduct found
Location
Sheridan Green Law PLLC
(435) 705-5540
Mobile
719 Sawdust Road, Suite 204, Spring, TX, 77380
greenvisalaw.com/general-1Online Presence
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Posted by David | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Thorough and Very Professional
Sheridan Green and his team advised me and then prepared and lodged my application for an E3 (Australia) work visa for the USA. He was very knowledgeable on the subject and ensured I was extremely well prepared for there interview process. His thoroughness in preparation ensured that the final stag...
Posted by Linda | June 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Competent, Caring, Professional and Thorough
After researching online what we needed to do to secure a work visa for my business partner, we were confused and frustrated about what the best course of action was. We found Sheridan through a friend, and he guided us expertly through the process. He helped us secure the proper documentation, couns...
Posted by Naveed | April 27, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Best Legal Counselor
My N-400 application was struck at USCIS for almost three years with no-response. As I came to know Mr. Green he looked at my case and within couple of weeks filed a request for Mandamus. Because of his work within almost four weeks N-400 got approved. I am impressed by Mr. Greens' professionalism an...
Posted by N.Ajami | January 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Knowledgeable, transparent, and straightforward. Highly recommended!
Exemplary work and work ethics. Sheridan is a knowledgeable, direct, and honest attorney with strong professional ethics. Sheridan led a successful EB1A application and adjustment of status for me and my wife. I continue to work with Sheridan and highly recommend him for immigration-related services....
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Your go-to attorney for all your US immigration needs
Sheridan is an outstanding immigration attorney - knowledgeable, astute, painstaking, meticulous, and swift. He took up my US immigration matter when no other attorney was able to assist and won my case successfully within only three months. No doubt then he has a stellar track record in winning case...
Sheridan G. Green's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"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."
"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."
"Sheridan is very intelligent, professional and passionate. I endorse this lawyer."
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Experience
Honors
2026
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2025
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
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
2019 Texas Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2018
2018 Super Lawyers 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
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Senior Attorney, Sheridan Green Law PLLC
2013 - 2016
Shareholder, Gonzalez Olivieri LLC
Associations
2026 - Present
U.S. District Court of the Western District of TexasAdmitted
2026 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of TexasMember
2024 - Present
U.S. District Court for the District of NebraskaAdmitted
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
Sample of Legal Cases
Alexis v. Barr, 960 F. 3d 722 (5th Cir. 2020)
Agency decision upheld with dissent in favor of our position and majority and concurrence sympathetic but bound by en banc precedent.
Davis v. Sessions, 293 F.Supp.3d 678 (SD Tex. 2018)
Agency decision upheld.
Gomez v. Lynch, 831 F.3d 652 (5th Cir. 2016)
Board of Immigration Appeals reversed
Gomez-Perez v. Lynch, 829 F. 3d 323 (5th Cir. 2016)
Texas assault is not a CIMT.
Gomez v. Lynch, 819 F.3d 769 (5th Cir. 2016)
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.
Mata v. Lynch, 135 S. Ct. 2150 (2015)
U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8-1 that courts of appeals have jurisdiction over all statutory motions to reopen filed by aliens.
Tenorio v. Holder, 603 Fed.Appx. 283 (5th Cir. 2015)
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.
Mendez-Mendez v. Holder, 13-60293 (5th Cir. 2014)
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.
Education
2012
South Texas College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)
2007
Brigham Young University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Speaking Engagements
2017
Texas Bar CLE Advanced Immigration Law
Litigation Update
2017
2017-2018 Speaker Series
Changes in Immigration Law
2015
AILA Texas Chapter Fall Conference 2015 – Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
U.S. Supreme Court update--Mata v. Lynch
Publications
2016
2016
2009
BYU Humanities Publishing
Romans Off the Bay of Naples: Campanian Villa Ownership Beyond D’Arms
2008
BYU Humanities Journal--Tabulae
Bias in Eastern Elements in Petronius’ Satyricon
Languages
Portuguese
English
Spanish
Activity
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Sheridan earned significant contribution points in 2016.
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Q&A
Can one travel US on "O1" visa while his/her I-130 petition is pending?
25 Sep 2016
Q&A
Pre trial diversion for immigration and consequences
14 Sep 2016
Q&A
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