About
Onor
Immigration Law
Most lawyers study immigration. Few have lived it.
ONOR Immigration Law was founded on both law and lived experience. We know the migrant’s journey not as an abstract case file, but as a reality — leaving home, crossing oceans, and rebuilding from scratch. We also know the healthcare worker’s life — the exhaustion of long shifts, the licensing hurdles, and the sacrifices behind every paycheck. That perspective shapes how we fight for our clients, because immigration is never just paperwork. It is people.
Filipinos are among the world’s largest migrant communities, yet remain one of the most underrepresented voices in law. ONOR Immigration Law exists to shift that narrative — bringing legal precision and lived insight to serve Filipinos and every community seeking a new future in the United States.
We are a New York–registered law firm guided by three principles: clarity in process, care in practice, and credibility in advocacy. Every petition, every filing, every case represents more than a transaction. It is a story of courage, of family, of ambition — and every story deserves to be honored.
Our name reflects our commitment:
ONOR — honoring the courage it takes to move across borders.
IMMIGRATION LAW — grounded in the authority and responsibility of licensed U.S. practice.
With a global perspective and client-focused service, ONOR Immigration Law delivers high-quality immigration legal assistance that is accessible, efficient, and humane — wherever your journey begins.
Client Satisfaction
Philosophy of Practice
We practice with competence, clarity, and compassion — guided by integrity, accountability, and cultural sensitivity.
With a healthcare-informed perspective, we bring precision and empathy to every case, honoring each client’s story while navigating complexity with courage and care.
At ONOR Immigration Law and Onor Advisory, we lead with:
Responsiveness – we are virtual, but we are available and accountable
Integrity – full transparency about risks, timelines, and outcomes
Cultural fluency – grounded in real global experience
Excellence – precise, well-researched legal and advisory service
Core Values
About the Founder
Hello, and welcome. My name is Novie Jay Onor. I am a U.S. immigration attorney licensed in New York and an ICU nurse based in Sydney, Australia.
My career began in nursing — first in the Philippines, then in New Zealand, and now in Australia. Later, I pursued law, qualifying across multiple jurisdictions including Australia, Europe, and New York. That dual path in healthcare and law has given me a perspective few lawyers carry: I understand the realities of migration firsthand, as well as the professional challenges faced by those working in demanding fields like healthcare.
I founded ONOR Immigration Law, a New York–registered law firm, to focus exclusively on U.S. immigration. From family petitions to employment-based visas, healthcare pathways, and investment options, I work with clients across the globe using secure, remote-first systems. Alongside this, I established ONOR Advisory in Australia to support clients with relocation logistics, cross-border strategy, and compliance, while maintaining a clear separation between legal and non-legal services.
My commitment is simple: to provide immigration services that are clear, ethical, and grounded in real experience. Every case represents more than documents — it represents futures, opportunities, and lives in transition. At ONOR Immigration Law, our mission is to honor your journey with clarity, care, and credibility.
Admissions & Licences
Attorney-at-Law, New York, USA
Solicitor, Australia (NSW)
Registered Nurse, Australia | New York, USA | Philippines
Education
LL.M. in International & European Business Law – University of Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne, France
LL.B. (Hons) – Queensland University of Technology, Australia
Bachelor of Science in Nursing – San Pedro College, Philippines
Professional Experience
Founder & Principal Attorney, ONOR Immigration Law PLLC (U.S. immigration practice)
Founder & Director, ONOR Advisory Pty Ltd (cross-border compliance & advisory)
Legal experience with clients across Australia, United States, and Europe
Intensive Care Nurse specializing in oncology and critical care
International speaker and author of Noble and Honorable Adventures: Lessons in Identity, Courage, and Becoming
Memberships
American Immigration Lawyers Association
American Immigration Council
New York State Bar Association
New South Wales Law Society
Languages
English - Native
Filipino - Native
Cebuano - Native
French - Professional
German | Spanish - Elementary