team-member

Bryan Mcgowan

Portland, OR

Licensed for 19 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Immigration

Language

English

About

Today I practice exclusively as a U.S. immigration lawyer, but my background includes several years of criminal defense work, as well.  My law office focuses on securing professional employment-related visas for foreign nationals and assisting individuals of all backgrounds with the process of obtaining a green card, whether eligibility is based on specific employment or a family sponsorship, such as marriage to a U.S. citizen.  With my experience as a lawyer in criminal courts, I am also deeply committed to providing compassionate and effective defense to immigrants facing deportation charges in Immigration Court or in cases on appeal before the U.S. Court of Appeals. Prior to entering the legal profession, I was a teacher and the executive director of two nonprofit community organizations that specialized in adult education, youth and family services, and resettlement assistance for immigrants and refugees from around the world. Between 1987-1991, I worked for a number of international development agencies in Thailand, Cambodia and throughout Central America. Apart from my work, I enjoy an active outdoor life with my wife Maya and our three children.  My personal interests include kayaking, biking, photography, reading history, and a life-long love affair with Jazz.

Practices Areas

Immigration

Language

English

Contact

The Immigration Law Office of Bryan McGowan, PC620 SW Fifth Avenue, Suite 902Portland, OR, 97204

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

L.S
February 3, 2022

Attorney Bryan has been very helpful to solve my case. He listens with compassion and kindness. I have never met a lawyer who shows human side in this kind of field. Apart being a thorough professional, he is a great human being. I wish there are more lawyers like him- professional and kind hearted- a rare qualities in lawyers!

Hugo
November 3, 2021

Bryan accompanied my immigration process from green card to citizenship. He was very thoughtful and available throughout, and I am now gaining citizenship status, thanks to his work, knowledge, and dedication. Bryan’s responsiveness and communication skills around the complex procedures of immigration were invaluable to me. I felt confident with his help. If you are looking for someone you can trust with your immigration, you are in good hands with him!

Kate
July 21, 2021

Bryan not only got my husband's green card he was also very reassuring and supportive when Immigration was difficult to deal with. He took the time to explain everything and was very patient in dealing with my moments of panic. He helped us get through the interview and was an ally throughout. He's also just a really decent person and clearly believes in what he does. I would completely recommend hiring Bryan.

Aleksandra
January 17, 2021

My friend recommended me Bryan as the most qualified lawyer to remove conditions on my residence after divorce. He helped me to understand what documents I needed to provide, gave a lot of advice and built the case. The result was amazing. I received my Green Card in 9 months without any additional interview. I am very grateful for his support and guidance. He is definitely the best lawyer you can find!

Kanishk
November 4, 2020

Bryan handled my H1B transfer case very efficiently and guided me well during the entire processing. He presented my case in such a nice way that my H1B transfer got approved in one go. Also, he was a great listener and answered all of my concerns very patiently. I highly recommend him.

Amselin
June 29, 2020

I went to Bryan for a citizenship application after a complicated divorce, my FOIA was a booklet, Bryan took his time to review and counsel me appropriately and was very direct in guiding my expectations. His guidance during the interview was great. I am very satisfied with my experience with Bryan. He is very professional and stay up to date with current immigration laws and when needed he will tell me Amselin, I need to think over this and be sure. The fees I was quoted never changed and I was given clear instruction on what documents he needed from me, he promptly answered any questions I had during the process. Over all the whole process was very smooth, Bryan was always very organized, kind,and professional, it was a pleasant experience to work with him. I would definitely use his services again in the future if needed. if you are looking for someone who is real, you found him.

Alexandra
June 14, 2020

Bryan was very helpful and flexible, considering the pandemic restrictions. We had to move our schedule meeting to be remote, but it didn't seem to make any difference. He is really approachable and understandable with my situation. Very easy to communicate. He dominates his subject, without a doubt, the best opinion I received. His recommendations allowed me to solve my problem in the best possible way, considering the current circumstances. Thanks to his help, I could make the right decision and filed the documents without any problem.

Maoloud
April 27, 2020

Today, I got a consultation with Bryan by phone, he was really helpful and informative. He spent with me more time what he was scheduled even though it was his lunchtime, which I really appreciate. I talked with other Lawyers and he is really different since seems working with you as he feels you and tries to find many ways in your case. Many thanks for him and I hope my experience keeps the same until the end.

Rahul
October 12, 2019

Bryan has a very deep knoweledge in Immigration, Criminal, Deportation matters Bryan not only helped me out in resolving my criminal case but he also saved me from getting deported from United States and with his deep knoweledge in Immigration work VISA, with his guidance I was able to fix my work extension problem If anyone needs help in criminal or Immigration or work visa issues blindly go to Bryan, he will definitely fix your problem

Muthanna
September 23, 2019

Today we went to the court for an immigration case. Today Mr McGowan was like our father in the court! He provided the right evidences of the experts that supporting our case. In the court, he was behaving like it was his case more than ours. I never felt that he was an attorney .. he was like a brother during the work on the case, and a father in the court. The way he filed the case, was very good that made the case won without any testemony! This situatution don't happens but very rarely. Mr McGowan told me that we could have an approval with the first hour..... and actualy we were in the court for about less than half-hour, and the Judge approved our case! I had very very bad experiance with another attorney that I don't like to mention his name. Mr McGowan was the very opposite! Very respectful, loves his job, and super smart. Thanks to God first... Thanks to Mr McGowan for his beleaves in our case and saving us from being deported to a killing machine.. And thanks for the Judge and the persecuter for understanding our situation. As the Wise and merciful said: "As for the foam, it is swept away, but what benefits people remains in the ground". Muthanna

L.S
February 3, 2022

Attorney Bryan has been very helpful to solve my case. He listens with compassion and kindness. I have never met a lawyer who shows human side in this kind of field. Apart being a thorough professional, he is a great human being. I wish there are more lawyers like him- professional and kind hearted- a rare qualities in lawyers!

Hugo
November 3, 2021

Bryan accompanied my immigration process from green card to citizenship. He was very thoughtful and available throughout, and I am now gaining citizenship status, thanks to his work, knowledge, and dedication. Bryan’s responsiveness and communication skills around the complex procedures of immigration were invaluable to me. I felt confident with his help. If you are looking for someone you can trust with your immigration, you are in good hands with him!

Kate
July 21, 2021

Bryan not only got my husband's green card he was also very reassuring and supportive when Immigration was difficult to deal with. He took the time to explain everything and was very patient in dealing with my moments of panic. He helped us get through the interview and was an ally throughout. He's also just a really decent person and clearly believes in what he does. I would completely recommend hiring Bryan.

Aleksandra
January 17, 2021

My friend recommended me Bryan as the most qualified lawyer to remove conditions on my residence after divorce. He helped me to understand what documents I needed to provide, gave a lot of advice and built the case. The result was amazing. I received my Green Card in 9 months without any additional interview. I am very grateful for his support and guidance. He is definitely the best lawyer you can find!

Kanishk
November 4, 2020

Bryan handled my H1B transfer case very efficiently and guided me well during the entire processing. He presented my case in such a nice way that my H1B transfer got approved in one go. Also, he was a great listener and answered all of my concerns very patiently. I highly recommend him.

Amselin
June 29, 2020

I went to Bryan for a citizenship application after a complicated divorce, my FOIA was a booklet, Bryan took his time to review and counsel me appropriately and was very direct in guiding my expectations. His guidance during the interview was great. I am very satisfied with my experience with Bryan. He is very professional and stay up to date with current immigration laws and when needed he will tell me Amselin, I need to think over this and be sure. The fees I was quoted never changed and I was given clear instruction on what documents he needed from me, he promptly answered any questions I had during the process. Over all the whole process was very smooth, Bryan was always very organized, kind,and professional, it was a pleasant experience to work with him. I would definitely use his services again in the future if needed. if you are looking for someone who is real, you found him.

Alexandra
June 14, 2020

Bryan was very helpful and flexible, considering the pandemic restrictions. We had to move our schedule meeting to be remote, but it didn't seem to make any difference. He is really approachable and understandable with my situation. Very easy to communicate. He dominates his subject, without a doubt, the best opinion I received. His recommendations allowed me to solve my problem in the best possible way, considering the current circumstances. Thanks to his help, I could make the right decision and filed the documents without any problem.

Maoloud
April 27, 2020

Today, I got a consultation with Bryan by phone, he was really helpful and informative. He spent with me more time what he was scheduled even though it was his lunchtime, which I really appreciate. I talked with other Lawyers and he is really different since seems working with you as he feels you and tries to find many ways in your case. Many thanks for him and I hope my experience keeps the same until the end.

Rahul
October 12, 2019

Bryan has a very deep knoweledge in Immigration, Criminal, Deportation matters Bryan not only helped me out in resolving my criminal case but he also saved me from getting deported from United States and with his deep knoweledge in Immigration work VISA, with his guidance I was able to fix my work extension problem If anyone needs help in criminal or Immigration or work visa issues blindly go to Bryan, he will definitely fix your problem

Muthanna
September 23, 2019

Today we went to the court for an immigration case. Today Mr McGowan was like our father in the court! He provided the right evidences of the experts that supporting our case. In the court, he was behaving like it was his case more than ours. I never felt that he was an attorney .. he was like a brother during the work on the case, and a father in the court. The way he filed the case, was very good that made the case won without any testemony! This situatution don't happens but very rarely. Mr McGowan told me that we could have an approval with the first hour..... and actualy we were in the court for about less than half-hour, and the Judge approved our case! I had very very bad experiance with another attorney that I don't like to mention his name. Mr McGowan was the very opposite! Very respectful, loves his job, and super smart. Thanks to God first... Thanks to Mr McGowan for his beleaves in our case and saving us from being deported to a killing machine.. And thanks for the Judge and the persecuter for understanding our situation. As the Wise and merciful said: "As for the foam, it is swept away, but what benefits people remains in the ground". Muthanna