Best Immigration Attorneys in Houston

Ruby L. Powers is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by fewer than 1% of Texas attorneys. She serves as Chair of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Texas Chapter and has an exceptional track record handling complex immigration cases. With extensive experience in both family-based and business immigration, she maintains a 95%+ approval rate for visa applications and has successfully defended numerous clients in removal proceedings. Her firm is consistently ranked among Houston's top immigration practices with numerous client testimonials praising her expertise and compassionate approach.

James A. Gagan leads one of Houston's most respected business immigration practices with over two decades of specialized experience. His firm has successfully processed thousands of H-1B, L-1, EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 visas with an exceptional approval rate exceeding 90%. Recognized by Super Lawyers and AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Gagan has particular expertise in corporate immigration matters for Fortune 500 companies and startups alike. The firm maintains a 4.8-star rating across multiple review platforms with clients consistently praising their responsiveness, strategic approach, and successful outcomes in complex employment-based cases.

Jacob Monty is a nationally recognized immigration attorney who has been practicing for over 25 years. He is consistently listed in Best Lawyers in America and has been featured in national media for his expertise in employment-based immigration and compliance. His firm has successfully represented clients in complex PERM labor certifications, H-1B petitions, and EB-1 extraordinary ability cases. Monty is particularly known for his strategic approach to business immigration and has successfully defended companies in ICE audits and worksite enforcement actions. With numerous awards and recognitions, including being named Houston's "Lawyer of the Year" for Immigration Law, he maintains one of the highest success rates for corporate immigration matters in the region.