We help you and your family stay together!
Gilda is an immigrant from Mexico, she understands. Her and her team guide you through the process. If there’s a path forward, we will tell you, if not, we will tell you the truth.
Our team reviews assessment requests in less than 24 hours. Qualified matters move to a paid Consultation.
AILA MemberProfessional immigration law communityOur Approach
A clear strategy, built around your story.
- You tell us your story & goals.
- We identify the strategy to achieve your goals.
- We get to work.
Anyone can fill out a form. Only an immigration attorney can tell you whether it will work. A wrong filing can cost you years, or your whole case.
Honest Answers
We'll tell you if you qualify, what the risks are, how long it may take, and whether your case is worth filing.
An easy process
We guide you through every step of the process and keep you informed.
We understand your journey
We are all immigrants; we know what you're going through.
Immigration help for a better future!
Every family is different. We take the time to understand your situation and help you find the best immigration option for you and your family. These are the immigration cases we help with most often.
Green Cards
Build a permanent future with a strategy based on your entry history, family circumstances, eligibility, and legal risks.
Explore Green CardsFiancé Visas
Bring your future spouse to the United States with the correct process, careful timing, and relationship evidence.
Explore Fiancé VisasU.S. Citizenship
Move from permanent residence to citizenship with eligibility review, application preparation, and interview guidance.
Explore CitizenshipAdjustment of Status
Understand whether you may apply for permanent residence from inside the United States and what must be reviewed first.
Explore AdjustmentWhat to Expect
Find out if we can help in 4 simple steps.
Schedule your free case evaluation.
Tell us about your situation and your goals.
If we can help, we'll schedule a paid consultation.
Leave knowing exactly what to do next.
Meet Gilda McDowell
She did not read about the injustices immigrant workers face in a law school book.
She grew up hearing those stories from her brother, Gerardo.
No payment after weeks of work. Immigration threats when he asked to be paid. Funerals he could not attend.
She was a little girl when she promised him she would become the lawyer who could fix this.
“I did not just become an immigration lawyer. I became the person I once wished my brother had by his side.”
- Immigration Attorney Since 2009
- Texas Tech Law J.D.
- Born in Chihuahua, Mexico
- Native Spanish Speaker
- English & Spanish
- 2026 AILA Member
Success Stories
Real people. Real results.
See how we've helped families get legal status, stay together, and build a better future.
She changed her family's future.
She took the first step toward legal status. Today, her family is together, their business is growing, they own a home, and they can plan for the future with confidence.
Read the full client journeyTwo sisters chose hope over fear.
They applied for DACA and opened the door to new opportunities for themselves and their family.
Read the full client journeyClient Reviews:
They took the first step. See where it led.
Read what clients say about their journey and how their lives have changed.
“I went to Gilda for my Daca, residence gren card, and now to become a citizen. Everything always went smoothly and fast. I am really happy to now be a US citizen and I would recommend her to everyone. They call you back right away and always keep you updated.”
“Me and my family are very thankful with Gilda and her staff! My dad got his green card in 4 months! I highly recommend Gilda.”
“Highly recommend McDowell law firm. Our family was very pleased with the entire process. There are several tasks during the process that needed to be completed on our own, but Gilda and her team were always available if we had any questions or with recommendations.”
Immigration Library
Easy to read articles that answers popular immigration questions.
Guides and Checklists
Simple guides that help you get organized, understand the immigration process, and prepare for your consultation.
Explore Guides and ChecklistsLearn more about immigration.
Read easy-to-understand articles about green cards, citizenship, visas, work permits, DACA, and more.
Browse Immigration ArticlesSee how real families changed their future.
Read how families overcame challenges, reached their goals, and built a better future.
Read Case StudiesFrom Gilda's Desk
Immigration News
Stay up to date on immigration law changes, what they mean, and what you may need to do next.
