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Sheridan Gary Green
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Biography
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.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Immigration
50%
15 years | 500 cases
Appeals
30%
15 years | 100 cases
Asylum
20%
15 years | 100 cases
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Licensed in Texas for 13 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 2012
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Sheridan Green Law PLLC
719 Sawdust Dr., Suite 204, Spring, TX, 77380
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Posted by anonymous | May 01, 2018 | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
Really unprofessional
I called Sheridan to ask for making an appointment for a consultation and ask about the consultation fee. But he wanted me to explain my case on the phone to see if it is within his expertise or not, which I did. The whole conversation lasted for 21 minutes and he did not really answer my questions b...
Sheridan Green
Replied last April 24, 2018I don’t know who you are because you are hiding behind your anonymous posting, but I will take this opportunity to talk about my firm’s consultation style and policies. Many firms have an “inner sanctum” style. The attorney is protected by layers of secretaries, legal assistants, and associates. You can’t call him directly. You can’t walk in and see him without an appointment. You communicate largely through intermediaries, even if you have to pay for a consultation to find out whether you need a consultation! We don’t do it that way. I have no secretary. When my clients call, they talk to me. They can email me. They can text me. And it’s me they get. And when there is legal work to be done, it’s me that does it, not a paralegal. It’s the same for communicating with potential clients. It’s me you talk to. The upside to this style is that our clients love us and they get better advice, and we make fewer mistakes, and we win most of our cases. But the downside is that my time is stretched pretty thin. For that reason, when you call me there is going to be some triage. I’m not bringing clients into my office to consult over something if I’m not the best guy for it. The law is a vast ocean and we lawyers are very small boats. So if you call me for a family issue or a probate issue, I am going to help you find an expert in that area. If you call me for immigration court, I will find you a very good lawyer (I know many). If you call for a visa question, or an immigration appeal, or a motion to reopen, then I will set up a time to meet with you because I honestly don’t think you can find anybody who will do a better job. And sometimes people just need help now, not at 3:15 pm on Thursday in three weeks. But sometimes in the process of that phone triage your issues get resolved. I’m not stingy with advice! No inner sanctum here. If I have resolved all your issues and we’ve talked in depth and there is no reason to meet further or file any paperwork (which I expect is what happened with you--twenty minutes is a long phone call), I’m going to charge you a consultation fee. Giving advice is my livelihood. So here is some more (and this time it’s free!). Take obtaining legal counsel seriously. You tend to get what you pay for.
Sheridan Gary 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
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
Work Experience
2016 - Present
Senior Attorney, Sheridan Green Law PLLC
2013 - 2016
Shareholder, Gonzalez Olivieri LLC
Associations
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
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
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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