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Fong Ilagan, LLP

Gary Ilagan

Gary is an immigration attorney at Fong Ilagan with around 30 years of experience in employment-based and family-based immigration, I-9 compliance, government audits, and naturalization cases. He provides immigration solutions across many industries, focusing on visas and permanent residence for healthcare professionals, especially physicians, nurses, physical therapists, and medical technologists.

Recognized as Houston Immigration “Lawyer of the Year” for 2018 and 2024 by Best Lawyers in America, Gary is also a Texas Super Lawyer and ranked by Chambers and Partners. He is an AV-Preeminent-rated attorney by his peers and has been Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law in Texas since 2000. He graduated from Vanderbilt University and the Texas Tech University School of Law.

Gary is a mentor to other members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and serves as Executive Director of the Philippine-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas. He speaks frequently on immigration law, policy, and procedures at legal and community seminars. 
 
Gary’s clients seek his advice and counsel due to his depth of experience in a complex area of law that is constantly changing. His clients regularly appreciate his responsiveness, constant communication, and tireless work ethic to help his corporate clients achieve their annual goals and objectives. When he is assisting individuals and families, it is with the idea that he is helping them become a part of the fabric of our nation.

Email Attorney Ilagan: gilagan@fonglegal.com