Gary J. Ilagan
Immigration attorney · Houston, TX · Admitted Texas 1995
About this attorney
Gary J. Ilagan is an AV-Preeminent rated immigration attorney based in Houston, Texas, with decades of experience handling sophisticated immigration matters. He provides comprehensive, innovative immigration counsel to corporate clients of all sizes and their employees across numerous industries, including oil and gas, engineering, healthcare, biomedical research, financial services, media, telecommunications, and information technology.
A recognized authority in U.S. immigration and nationality law, Gary earned his Juris Doctor from the Texas Tech University School of Law in 1995 after completing his Bachelor of Arts at Vanderbilt University in 1992. He has been Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization since 2000. His dedication and exceptional legal acumen have garnered widespread peer recognition, including repeated selections to Best Lawyers in America, Texas Super Lawyers, and Chambers USA.
Gary approaches every case with a client-centered philosophy, developing tailored immigration strategies that align with corporate business objectives while ensuring strict compliance with complex federal regulations. He is committed to providing responsive communication, strategic clarity, and dependable representation to employers and international talent alike.
Matters handled
Practices before USCIS, EOIR immigration courts, and the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA):
Asylum and refugee protection
Green cards
Marriage and family petitions
Work visas
Citizenship and naturalization
Deportation defense
Student visas
Business immigration
Admissions
Licensing and court practice jurisdictions:
Authorized to appear and represent clients before all United States Immigration Courts, the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), and USCIS administrative interviews nationwide under 8 C.F.R. § 1292.1.
Languages
Languages consultations and case preparations are conducted in:
Consultations
Consultation formats, fee structures, and scheduling terms:
Initial assessments conducted via secure video conference (Zoom/Meet), telephone, or in-person at the firm office.
Consultation fee is credited directly toward total legal representation fees if you retain the attorney.
Office
Physical office location, remote availability, and jurisdictions served:
Because United States immigration law is strictly federal, this attorney represents clients living across all 50 states, U.S. territories, and abroad with electronic filings and secure video consultations.
Contact
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