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Gary J. Ilagan
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AV-Preeminent rated immigration lawyer with 25+ years of experience providing innovative immigration solutions to companies of all sizes and their employees in the oil & gas, engineering, healthcare, biomedical research, financial services, media, telecommunications, education, entertainment, information technology, and industrial services industries, with a strong focus on healthcare professionals, including Doctors, Registered Nurses, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Medical Technologists. Represent individuals and families in a wide variety of immigration cases, including naturalization/U.S. citizenship matters.
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Licensed in Texas for 30 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1995
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Location
Fong Ilagan
6588 Corporate Drive, 3rd Floor, Houston, TX, 77036
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Gary J. Ilagan's Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 9, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
AoS application advice after rejection.
Mr.Ilagan gave very professional advices on my case.
Posted by Martin | December 22, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Smooth and very responsive experience
Gary Ilagan and his team allowed me and my family for a very smooth process regarding obtaining visa and later green cards. Via their help and advice, every hurdle or a roadblock were quickly eliminated. Very knowledgeable and responsive, I can highly recommend Gary and the team.
Posted by anonymous | December 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Excellent Immigration Lawyer!
Thanks to Gary and his team for helping me go through the green card process!! They're professional, competent, and helpful! They always responded to my questions promptly and ensured a smooth transition to my new residency status!
Posted by Maria Im | November 11, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Not enough words to say how GOOD he really is
If you are looking for an immigration lawyer in Houston, don't look no further, Hire Attorney Gary. We spent so much money and time on lawyers throughout the time we were looking for a way for my husband to work in the USA. He graduated as a nurse and H1B was not an option. Only Schedule A green card...
Posted by Beth | March 12, 2015
Immigration
I have been denied approval of my labor certification by my previous lawyer till the time I transferred my services to Gary Ilagan.My first question in mind was I have never met him and have no idea of how he will regard me as a client.I was already audited and very nervous of my next move. One day ...
Gary J. Ilagan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Ilagan is an excellent, very professional, diligent immigration attorney. He is board certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has handled extremely complex nonimmigrant and permanent residence petitions. I highly endorse Mr. Ilagan."
William Fong
Immigration lawyer
Experience
Honors
2022
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2021
Leaders in Their Field, Immigration (Texas), Chambers USA
2021
Houston's Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2021
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2021
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2020
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2020
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2020
Leaders in Their Field, Immigration (Texas), Ranked Band 3, Chambers USA
2019
Leaders in Their Field, Immigration (Texas), Ranked Band 3, Chambers USA
2019
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2019
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2018
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2018
Leaders in Their Field, Immigration (Texas), Ranked Band 3, Chambers USA
2018
2018 Houston Immigration Law "Lawyer of the Year", The Best Lawyers in America
2017
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2017
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2017
Leaders in Their Field, Immigration (Texas), Ranked Band 3, Chambers USA
2017
Silver Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters
2015
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly
2015
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas magazine
2014
Houstonia Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2014
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly
2014
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2013
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly
2013
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2013
Houstonia Top Lawyers, Houstonia Magazine
2012
Texas Super Lawyer, Thomson Reuters as published in Texas Monthly
2010
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2010
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics
2009
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics
2009
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2008
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics
2008
Houston's Top Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine
2005
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics
2004
President's Award, Outstanding Service, Co-Chair, Houston Bar Association
2004
Texas Rising Star, Texas Monthly and Law & Politics
2000
Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Partner, FONG ILAGAN LLP
Associations
2021 - Present
Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce TexasExecutive Director
2014 - Present
Asian Chamber of CommerceMember, International Business Committee
1995 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
American Immigration Lawyers Association
Member
Houston Bar Association
Member
Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce Texas
Legal Counsel
Houston Bar Foundation
Life Fellow
2015 - 2018
Asian American Bar Association of HoustonBoard Member
2015 - 2021
Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce TexasState President
2014 - 2017
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationMember - National Healthcare/Physicians Committee
2012 - 2016
Mayor's International Trade & Development Council - Asia & AustraliaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Derivative U.S. Citizenship Claim win at U.S. Embassy - Manila, Philippines
Issuance of U.S. Passport
Education
1995
Texas Tech University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1992
Vanderbilt University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2021
NAHCR 47th Annual Conference (Virtual)
Healthcare Immigration Update
2021
2021 AILA Annual Virtual Conference
Immigrant Visa Processing via the National Visa Center
2020
NAHCR 46th Annual Conference
Healthcare Immigration Update
2020
18th Annual Advanced Immigration Law
Nonimmigrant Worker Strategies
2019
17th Annual Advanced Immigration Law
What's Hot in Employment-Based Immigration Law
2018
TAHCR Annual Conference
Healthcare Immigration Update
2018
16th Annual Advanced Immigration Law Course
Practicing in an Environment of "No"
2017
TAHCR Annual Conference
Immigration Law Update
2016
Houston Section Monthly CLE Meeting
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
2016
Annual Advanced Immigration Law Course - Texas Bar CLE
Adjustment of Status vs. Consular Processing
2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association - Web Seminar
International Medical Graduates - Nonimmigrant & Immigrant Visa Issues
2014
Annual Advanced Immigration Law Course - Texas Bar CLE
Beat the H-1B Cap
2013
Annual Advanced Immigration Law Course - Texas Bar CLE
Temporary Non-immigrant Visas: Beyond the Basics
2011
Immigration Law 101 - Texas Bar CLE
Temporary/Non-Immigrant Visas
2008
Critical Updates for Immigration Law Practitioners (Houston, Texas)
Employment Immigration Issues
2007
15th Annual Texas Minority Counsel Program, Diversity Works! (Austin, Texas)
Top 10 Issues in Labor & Employment Law
2006
Immigration and Employment: Legal Aspects of Hiring Foreign Nationals (Houston, Texas)
What Nonimmigrant Visas Are Available? & Key Facts to Know Regarding Immigrant Visas
Publications
2015
American Immigration Lawyers Association Liaison
Practice Pointer: Healthcare VisaScreen Certificates
2009
Immigration Options for Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals, Second Edition (AILA)
Medical Technologist & Speech Pathologist Licensing Requirements
2004
Immigration Options for Nurses and Allied Health Care Professionals (AILA)
Speech Pathologist Licensing Requirements
Languages
Spanish
French
Italian
Mandarin
Vietnamese
Cantonese
Arabic
English