About
Your Attorney
M. Gabriela Ungo is the principal attorney at GC UNGO Immigration Law. She has been practicing U.S. immigration law since 2001, and focused her practice exclusively on employment and family-based immigration matters.
An immigrant herself, Gabriela is aware of the challenges and complexities involved in an immigration process and personally relates to each client. As your attorney, Gabriela is a strong believer in problem-avoidance, and takes a proactive and holistic approach to case preparation and presentation.
Gabriela has been an invited lecturer in bar association meetings, business organizations and universities. In 2016, she was keynote speaker at a memorable U.S. District Court Naturalization ceremony. She has appeared on several Mississippi Public Radio programs.
Why Choose Us
GC UNGO offers experienced boutique-style and personalized U.S. immigration services.
We work
closely with each of our clients to understand their immigration objectives and tailor strategies to maximize the chances of achieving them. We integrate legal ethics to our practice by providing an open and honest assessment of our client’s immigration problems or concerns and responding to them expeditiously. We have years of
experience, with exceptional rates of success. Our practice outcome is higher quality petitions, more approvals and fewer delays.
EXCEPTIONAL CLIENT-ORIENTED PRACTICE
At GC UNGO
we are committed to client service and satisfaction. We understand that U.S. immigration law is complex and the process can be challenging and stressful. Our objective is to reduce risks and mitigate client-stress by ensuring that we fully understand each client’s background and goals,
being accessible
and providing honest timelines and constant case updates for an effective immigration outcome. We will partner with you through each step of the journey.
MODERN TECHNOLOGY
GC UNGO offers innovative and secure case management system accessible to both individual clients and corporations. We use technology developed specifically for immigration cases. Our client portal is EU-U.S. Privacy Shield certified, which means our clients’ data will be protected, secured and safe. This centralized system allows authorized users to easily track the status of the case, upload documents, maintain records, and track expirations. It also makes attorney-client collaboration simple, fast and effective.
A Little History
M.
Gabriela
Gonzalez Casafont,
is professionally known M. Gabriela Ungo. She was born and raised in Costa Rica, where she went to law school and moved to the United States in 1994. In the U.S., Gabriela held wide array of non-immigrant visas before going through the United States green card and naturalization process herself. She earned a Master's Degree in Comparative Law from University of Miami and worked at MTV Networks, Inc. in Miami Florida. She was a partner at Walker Ungo Immigration Law firm for 14 years.
Gabriela is admitted to the State Bar of New York and Costa Rican Bar Association.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Immigration Lawyers Association
New York State Bar Association
Federal Bar Association
Costa Rican Bar Association
EDUCATION
LL.M. in Comparative Law
University of Miami, 1995
J.D., Universidad Autónoma de Centroamerica, 1994
ADMITTED TO PRACTICE
New York
Costa Rica
U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
LANGUAGES
English, Spanish, French
Conversant in Italian
PUBLICATIONS
"Economic Development and Innovation Through Immigrant Talent & Foreign Investment", Mississippi Technology Alliance Pointe Innovation Publication (Spring 2012).
Chapter 21: “New Era of Immigration Employment Verification and Employer Sanctions”, Mississippi Employment Law Practice Handbook , University of Mississippi (2009).
Chapter 20: “Immigration & Naturalization Issues”, Mississippi Employment Law Practice Handbook, University of Mississippi (2003).
RECOGNITIONS
AV Preeminent on Martindale Hubbell
AVVO Rating 10.0
Client Champion Platinum
AILA Pro Bono Champion 2013
PRO BONO AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Chair, Unlawful Practice of Law, Mid-South Chapter, American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2018-2019
Board Member, Tupelo Police Department Community Program, Tupelo, MS, 2017-2019
Board of Directors Community Development Foundation (Tupelo Chamber of Commerce), 2012-2013
Chair, El Centro Hispanic Link Center, 2007-2009
Board Member, Good Samaritan Free Clinic, Tupelo, MS