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Gus M. Shihab, Esq., founder of the Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA, received honors and is a seasoned lawyer with nearly 27 years of experience relentlessly fighting for the rights of international investors, businesses, corporations, employers, and immigrants and for the advancement of their causes.
Mr. Shihab served as a member of the Board of Governors for American Immigration Lawyer's Association and Chapter Chair from 2009-2011. He later was the chair of the Legislative Committee lobying Congressional members for meaningful immigratino refrom.
He has in depth understanding of immigration governmental processes both nationally and globally including, business immigration, H-1B, PERM, for engineering, architects, manufacturing, information technology and healthcare professionals. He successfully secured non immigrant visas, permanent residence and green cards for acclaimed scientists, professors and researchers as well as graphic designers, international performers, artists and athletes in processes such as P-1, O-1, J-1 visa waivers, EB-1, EB-2, EB-3 and national interest waiver cases.
Practice areas
H-1B, Green Cards, PERM, Intra-company Transferee, L-1A, L-1B, O-1, F-1 Students, EB-1 Aliens of Extraordinary Abilities, EB-2, EB-3, Family immigration, Fiancé Visas, permanent residence, spouses to US Citizens, Immigration Appeals, H-1 Audits.
29 years, 6,000 cases
Languages spoken
French, Spanish, Arabic, Russian, Polish
The Law Firm Of Shihab & Associates
8500 Executive Park Avenue, Suite 206
Fairfax, VA, 22031
The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA
65 East State Street
Suite 1550
Columbus, OH, 43215
The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA
1725 I St. NW
Suite 300
Washington, DC, 20006
The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA
2000 Town Center Drive
Suite 1930
Southfield, MI, 48075
The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA
600 Superior Ave. East
Suite 1300
Cleveland, OH, 44114
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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OH | Active | 1993 | 05/05/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2022 |
AV Preeminent | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2007 |
Million Dollar Advocates Forum | Million Dollar Advocates Forum | 2007 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co.,LPA | 1996 - Present |
Project Engineer | Ohio Department of Transportation | 1985 - 1996 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association | Ohio Chapter Chair & Member of the Board of Governors | 2009 - 2011 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) | Imperfect Naturalzation | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Capital University Law School | Juris Doctor | 1993 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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American Immigration Lawyers Association | Imperfect Naturalization | 2011 |
Immigration Law Update | Immigration | 2009 |
7th Annual Ohio AILA Conference | Immigration Law | 2009 |
5th Annual Ohio AILA Immigration Law Update | Alternatives to H-1B Visas | 2007 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Gordon Proctor v. French Hardware | Prevailed on appeal for the property owners. |
Frankllin County Convention Facilities Authority v. CP Maple Street, LLC | $8,000,000 |
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Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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I'm pleased to endorse Ghassan. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and zealous advocate for his clients. Highly respected in the legal community.
Azin Arbab, Immigration Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
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I endorse Mr. Shihab. He demonstrates an impressive knowledge of the law based on his accurate legal answers on Avvo. He is an asset to the legal field and respected by colleagues.
Somair Alam, Immigration Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
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I'm pleased to endorse Ghassan. He is a top-notch immigration attorney and zealous advocate for his clients. Highly respected in the legal community.
Azin Arbab, Immigration Attorney on Dec 20, 2014
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I endorse Mr. Shihab. He demonstrates an impressive knowledge of the law based on his accurate legal answers on Avvo. He is an asset to the legal field and respected by colleagues.
Joseph Ostrowski, Immigration Attorney on Feb 5, 2012
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I endorse Attorney Shihab as a valuable member our profession and of this forum. Attorneys who participate in this forum are providing useful information for those in need and should be commended. Further, the type of information conveyed is in the true spirit of professionalism where information is provided to help those in need which is the underpinning of the legal profession. Often the users of this forum are given second opinions that expand on information or provide contradictory information. Providing information empowers the uninformed to go forward with confronting their legal problems. I recommend and endorse this attorney for all listed areas of practice in his profile.
Anne Zeitoun-Sedki, Immigration Attorney on Jan 29, 2012
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I have had the opportunity of working with Gus Shihab and I have come to know him as an exceptionally intelligent and professional attorney who has contributed greatly to the field of Immigration. I endorse him for his work and dedication to helping his clients.
Jalal Dallo, Unknown Attorney on Dec 19, 2011
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I strongly endorse Attorney Ghassan Shihab based on the quality of his legal work and the answers he provides to the community through Avvo. Attorney Shihab is a a passionate immigration advocate who really cares about his clients.
Luis Guerra, Immigration Attorney on Dec 15, 2011
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I strongly endorse this attorney based on the quality of his work and his vast experience. Attorney Ghassan Marwan Shihab is a passionate immigration advocate who really cares about his clients.
Rosa Soberal-Vigh, Immigration Attorney on Dec 14, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer.
Khaja Din, Immigration Attorney on Nov 22, 2011
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I endorse this lawyer. He is a fierce and unrelenting advocate. -Khaja
Ryan Stubenrauch, Immigration Attorney on Feb 10, 2010
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Early in my legal career, I had the opportunity to work for Gus Shihab. In my brief time there, I learned that Gus is second to none in immigration law. On top of that expertise, Gus is a Professional Engineer and speaks several languages fluently. You'd be hard pressed to find a smarter lawyer.
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