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John Walter Lawit, immigration lawyer in Irving, TX

John Walter Lawit

3.3(4)
Immigration Lawyer at John W. Lawit, LLC
Irving, TX Replies in ~24h English, Korean, Spanish 47 years practicing
AsylumBusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyInvestmentRemoval DefenseStudent

About John

The attorneys and staff at John W. Lawit are dedicated to providing the highest quality legal services to ensure the rights and benefits of the immigrant community. We are also dedicated to protecting the rights of employers, by assisting with immigrant and nonimmigrant visa applications, I-9 compliance and worksite enforcement. As a team of legal professionals, we provide comprehensive, innovative and competent legal services to our clients to promote opportunities for a meaningful quality of life.

Firm History

John W. Lawit began practicing immigration law in 1980. Over the course of 42 years, John and his staff successfully assisted tens of thousands of clients within the realm of immigration law. The firm has helped clients from nearly every country in the world, within the full spectrum of immigration law. The firm has not only represented individuals, but has also helped with entire families, small business, and some of the largest institutions and corporations in the US.

Our Mission

We will strive to provide comprehensive and innovative solutions for immigration issues, both simple and complex. We will be persistent, industrious and exhaustive as we pursue every avenue of immigration eligibility for our clients. We are here not only to help our individual and corporate clients through the immigration process legally but also to provide compassion and insight into the difficulty and complexity of immigration issues. We are dedicated to educating the public about immigration law and policy in order to encourage fruitful and respectful discourse.

Practice areas

Asylum

Affirmative and defensive asylum cases

I-589WithholdingCAT
Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Investment

Investor and entrepreneur visas

EB-5E-2L-1A
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

University of New Hampshire School of LawJ.D. (1977) · 1977
University of New MexicoB.A. (1972) · 1972

Bar & associations

Bar license
Bar license not added yet
Canadian Bar Association
Dallas Bar Association, Immigration Section
Member/Founder
State Bar of Texas
Attorney
American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee
Volunteer Attorney
American Immigration Lawyers Association

Professional experience

Adjunct Professor of Immigration and Nationality Law · Texas Tech School of Law2014 – 2014
Instructor · Catholic Social Services Staff1989 – 1992
Adjunct Professor of Immigration and Nationality Law · University of New Mexico School of Law1983 – 1988
Founder and Senior Attorney · John W. Lawit, LLC
United States Immigration Judge · United States Department of Justice

Awards

Elite LawyerElite Lawyer · 2022
AV PreeminentMartindale-Hubbell · 2022
2000 Millennium Friend of Children AwardRainbow International · 1999
Jean Marshall Stolet Award, Volunteer of the YearJewish Family Services of Albuquerque, New Mexico · 1988
Distinguished Service Award in Immigration LawCatholic Social Services of Albuquerque · 1988

Client reviews

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N. KapoorFeb 27, 2026

Stopped my removal proceedings

I was facing deportation after a long stay. They got me cancellation of removal. Forever grateful.

HL
H. LiuSep 23, 2025

DACA renewal turnaround was fast

Filed within a week of consult. Approved 3 months later.

KS
K. SinghAug 3, 2025

Got my H-1B approved on the first try

My company's in-house lawyer dropped the ball, this team picked it up two weeks before deadline and we still got an approval. Lifesavers.

RG
R. GarciaMar 5, 2026

Patient and bilingual — explained everything in Spanish

Mi mamá pudo entender todo el proceso. We never felt rushed. Highly recommend.

Frequently asked

A 30-minute video or phone call. We review your situation, identify the best path, outline timelines and costs, and answer your questions. You'll receive a written summary afterwards.

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