Bryan McGowan

Bryan McGowan

4.8
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

Immigration Lawyer at Portland, OR
Practice Areas: Immigration

620 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 902, Portland, OR

About Bryan

Biography

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Working exclusively in U.S. Immigration and Nationality Law, practice focuses on employment visas as well as immigrant petitions based on employment or family ties in the U.S. Extensive experience in marriage cases, PERM labor certifications, employment-based green cards, consular processing, and deportation defense in immigration courts. In addition, substantial background with U.S. asylum claims and mitigating the immigration consequences of criminal convictions.

26 years

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

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Location

The Immigration Law Office of Bryan McGowan, PC

620 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 902, Portland, OR, 97204

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Bryan McGowan's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

51 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | November 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Great experience

I had a great and successful experience working with Bryan on my O1B ( the "artist") visa. He has a great understanding of the creative world which helped me a lot in getting through this very complicated and complex process that the O1 visa entails. Bryan is a fine man, knowledgable, patient and sup...portive. He was a great coach getting me through the intensive research and work that I needed to deliver. I highly recommend Bryan as an exceptional attorney for immigration law and I will continue to work with him in the future.

Posted by Radip | July 11, 2016 | Immigration

Kind, compassionate and focussed

Bryan is a kind and compassionate human being. He has achieved mastery in the field of Immigration Law, and uses it to help his clients. His knowledge in providing me expert advise on my case has been invaluable.After knowing him for three years, I can honestly say that I would highly recommend him ...to represent cases with expertise and sensitivity that it requires.

Posted by Karen | April 29, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Efficient, knowledgeable and professional

We used Bryan to help us with a green card. From our first initial consultation, it was clear we were in safe hands. He advised us well, was very organised with the documentation and personable as well. He was always available to answer questions and talk us through different scenarios with care a...nd compassion, not to mention his wealth of knowledge and experience. He accompanied us to the interview and we were successful, 3 months after submitting the documents. I would highly recommend Bryan.

Posted by Raquel | September 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Exceptional immigration lawyer

Bryan is an amazing lawyer! We worked closely with him for over 2 years regarding my husband’s J1 Fulbright Fellowship waiver case. We won the case and I know it was because of Bryan McGowan skills! He responded to all of my emails and phone calls in a timely manner. He walked with us hand in hand th...rough the whole process and was always a step ahead. His innate talent in immigration issues and effective nature in handling and accomplishing specific challenges makes him a very reliable lawyer. Please based on the attributes, I would strongly recommend without any reservations Bryan McGowan for anyone that needs an immigration lawyer. He was a pleasure to work with and I know we will use him for immigration issues in the future. When first deciding what lawyer to use we interviewed over 6 different firms and Bryan’s was the cheapest in the area…and most knowledgeable and reliable. We are immeasurably so thankful Bryan is our immigration lawyer!

Posted by Lina | July 10, 2015 | Immigration

Excellent Lawyer

I was referred to Mr. McGowan after I fled from an abusive husband who sponsored my K-1 fiance visa. Everyone had told me my case was very complicated so I was terrified that I would have to leave the country. But from my first consultation with Mr. McGowan, I felt hope again. He immediately gave m...e his full attention and a true commitment to my case, always in a professional but compassionate way. The self-petition he filed for me was well presented and very thorough. After I gained permanent resident status, I worked with him again to apply for citizenship. I highly recommend Mr. McGowan as the best immigration attorney ever. If not him, I would not even be living in this country and would not have had the opportunity to become a proud U.S. Citizen. He is honest, sincere, generous, and always polite. I will always feel thankful to him.

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Bryan McGowan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Judith Morrow

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Bryan from his previous practice in California and we have maintained contact as colleagues in the (federal) immigration bar. I am pleased to endorse him without reservation. He is enthused and practical and notoriously energetic in his research and thinking through his cases. He is a zealous advocate for his clients while dedicated to the highest standards of ethical practice."

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Cole Enabnit

Immigration lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Bryan is a very experienced attorney and an outstanding person. He is both knowledgeable and conscientious--exactly the kind of person I would trust to help make life's important decisions."

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Elliot Yi

Unknown lawyer | Sep 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. One of the best immigration attorneys in Oregon."

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Elhaam Hashemi

Immigration lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Bryan on a matter and can attest to his extensive knowledge of immigration law and the superb quality of his work. I would not hesitate to recommend Bryan as an attorney."

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Cecilia Nguyen

Immigration lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know attorney Bryan McGowan as a fellow lawyer in the community and have consulted with him on immigration cases. I would describe him as extremely competent and knowledgeable in his field of practice, a consummate professional, personable and witty, and a true gentleman."

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Barry Engle

Immigration lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I represent people accused of crimes. Bryan and I have worked together when criminal charges cause immigration consequences for clients. He is very knowlegable on immigration issues and a pleasure to work with."

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Rosy Cho

Immigration lawyer | Jan 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bryan for many years and can state with complete confidence that he is a superb lawyer-- intelligent, compassionate, and dedicated to serving the needs of his clients. I would not hesitate in recommending him to anyone who needs representation."

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Geri Kahn

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I have had the pleasure of working with Bryan when we were both staff attorneys at Jewish Family and Children's Services in San Francisco. Bryan is very thorough in his work and researches all issues well. He enjoys working with people and has worked with people from all over the world. Bryan is genuine and is a strong advocate for his clients. He has an amazing sense of intuition and this helps him not only with his clients but in dealing with government officers. Bryan has a background in criminal law which is helpful because he can easier understand the immigration consequences of criminal convictions than attorneys without that background. I would go to Bryan without hesitation if I were looking for an immigration attorney."

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Louis Lehot

Immigration lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Bryan for over 12 years, and have referred several clients to him, both corporate and individual. Bryan has handled these matters incredibly deftly and his clients have been very pleased with the quality and cost of service. Bryan is a great lawyer and endearing person, and I recommend him highly."

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Judith Morrow

Immigration lawyer

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Barry Engle

Criminal defense lawyer

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Elhaam Hashemi

Immigration lawyer

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Geri Kahn

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2000

Public Service Scholar, Boston College Law School

2000

Lewis S. Gurwitz Award for Achievement in Clinical Practice, Boston College Law School

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Managing Attorney, The Immigration Law Office of Bryan McGowan, PC

2005 - 2009

Senior Immigration Attorney, Law Offices of James M. Byrne

2004 - 2005

Immigration Staff Attorney, Jewish Family & Children's Services

2001 - 2003

Tribal Attorney, Rosebud Sioux Tribe

Associations

2011 - Present

Portland Literacy Council

Member, Board of Directors

2010 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association (Oregon Chapter)

Chair, Committee for Pro Bono Legal Services

2009 - Present

Multnomah Bar Association

Member

2007 - Present

National Immigration Project

Member

2006 - Present

Admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit

2005 - Present

Admitted to practice before the United States District Courts - Northern and Central Districts of California

2004 - Present

American Immigration Lawyer's Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

2009 - 2011

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Refugee & Immigrant Ministries Advisory Board

Member

2004 - 2006

International Institute of the East Bay

Board Member

2004 - 2006

Deportation Defense Committee of IIEB

Member

Education

2000

Boston College Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1985

Reed College

Bachelors Degree

Speaking Engagements

2014

Northwest Immigration Law Conference

B-1 Business Visas, B-2 Tourist Visas and Admissions to the United States under the Visa Waiver Program

2013

Refugee Adjustment Day

Adjustment of Status for Refugees in the United States

2011

Immigrant Services - Multnomah County Library

U.S. Citizenship: Eligibility and Procedures

2010

Russian Oregon Social Services Roundtable

Immigration Law: Traps and Myths

2010

Ancient Order of Hibernians Membership Meeting

Acquiring Irish Citizenship Through Descent

Languages

Russian

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