Gilda McDowell
Law Office of Gilda McDowell Lubbock, Texas (2009Present)
Like many of you, I am also an immigrant to this country. I was born and raised in Chihuahua, Mexico, and moved to the United States in 2001 after marrying an American citizen. Back home, I studied law at the Universidad Regional del Norte in Chihuahua. However, as many immigrants know, no matter who you were in your home country, arriving in the U.S. without knowing English can make you feel like you're starting from scratch.
Leaving behind my family, my homeland, and everything familiar was a challenge, but I was determined not to give up on my dream of becoming an attorney and helping others. I worked tirelessly to learn English so I could continue my education in the U.S. Five years after arriving, I earned a degree in Political Science with a minor in Legal Studies from the University of Northern Colorado. In 2008, I graduated with a Doctor of Jurisprudence from Texas Tech University School of Law, and by 2009, I had opened my own law firm.
- Immigration Law
- Citizenship, Family Visas, Green Cards, Investment Visas, Marriage & Fiancé(e) Visas, Student Visas, Visitor Visas, Work Visas
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Spanish: Spoken, Written
- Law Office of Gilda McDowell Lubbock, Texas (2009Present)
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- Gilda McDowell is the founder and managing attorney of the Law Office of Gilda McDowell, a firm focused exclusively on U.S. immigration law. Since 2009, she has successfully represented individuals and families in complex immigration matters, including waivers, VAWA, U Visas, family-based petitions, consular processing, humanitarian parole, and removal defense. Drawing from her own immigrant experience, Gilda leads with compassion, strategic thinking, and a commitment to helping clients live and work in the U.S. without fear.
- Texas Tech University School of Law
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- University of Northern Colorado
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- Top 10 Best Immigration Lawyer
- Yelp.com
- AILA - American Immigration Lawyers Association
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- Activities: Gilda McDowell has proudly been a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) since 2009. AILA is the national bar association of attorneys and law professors who practice and teach immigration law. With over 16,000 members across the United States and abroad, AILA serves as the leading authority in immigration law education, advocacy, and professional support. Gilda’s membership in AILA has been a key part of her growth as an attorney and leader. Gilda’s long-standing member
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- Telemundo Noticias, Lubbock, Texas
- https://www.telemundolubbock.com/2025/05/29/gilda-en-la-comunidad/
- Q. Concerns about consular officers rejecting I-130 visa due to my stay abroad
- A: It is hard to know from the facts provided if you are an LPR or a US citizen spouse, if you are a legal permanent resident that has been outside the United States for several months living abroad with your wife and children, that could be a reason for a denial if you don't have evidence of you continue to have significant ties to this country like a job, a mortgage, etc
