Ghassan Marwan Shihab

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Ghassan Marwan Shihab

also known as Gus M. Shihab

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 32 years

Immigration Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

8500 Executive Park Avenue, Suite 206, Fairfax, VA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Ghassan

Biography

Competent. Responsive. Ethical. Affordable. Reliable. Innovative Representation, Proven Results.

Affordable. Competent. Responsive. Ethical. Reliable. Peer Reviewed as Super Lawyer

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

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.

33 years | 6,000 cases

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 150-560 per hour

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2021 2020 2019
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+ 9
Silver Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Ohio for 32 years

State: Ohio

Acquired: 1993

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

8500 Executive Park Avenue, Suite 206, Fairfax, VA, 22031

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The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

65 East State Street, Suite 1550, Columbus, OH, 43215

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The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

1725 I St. NW, Suite 300, Washington, DC, 20006

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The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

2000 Town Center Drive, Suite 1930, Southfield, MI, 48075

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The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

600 Superior Ave. East, Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH, 44114

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Online Presence

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Ghassan Marwan Shihab's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

208 Client Reviews

Showing 56 - 60 of 123 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Bassema | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

#1 Immigration Lawyer in America - Ghassan is the go-to guy if you're seeking a smooth and effortless transition into the US!

It is not only my pleasure but also my obligation to recommend Ghassan (Gus) as one of the top immigration lawyers in the US. Gus and his team of excellent lawyers helped my husband and me through what would have otherwise been a nearly impossible, miserably painstaking immigration process. His inval...uable expertise and generous compassion make him the perfect resource for couples and families seeking to immigrate with ease. Let’s face it: immigrating to the US is NO easy task. The amount of paperwork, applications, and documentation involved is not only nerve-racking and exhaustive, but can sometimes make you feel like giving up! This is exactly how my husband and I felt after we began our application for permanent residency. After completing the first steps of the application process, we were stumped by the instructions provided for the Affidavit of Support. We contacted the NVC time and again, but to no avail. After months of frustration, we finally gave up. Months later, my mom contacted us recommending an immigration lawyer (Gus) she had heard of through a friend. All it took was one simple email stating our case and need for help, and we were swept off our feet by Gus and his group of highly professional and efficient lawyers. We were immediately impressed by their promptness and the transparency of their fees (all fees were stated up front and there were no hidden legal charges.) After receiving the information necessary, Gus and his team took over the entire application process and completed it within no time. Today, my husband is the grateful owner of his very first immigration visa to the US, and we could not be happier! We thank God for His blessings and for giving us the gift of comfort through Gus and his law firm. Gus: thank you to you and your lovely team for helping us through a stressful time of uncertainty and insecurity. We wish you all the best and hope you continue the great work you are doing in providing families better opportunities for the future. Thank you!

Posted by Lorena | August 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Muy buen abogado! Exelente experiencia!

Gus M Shihab se encargo de mi caso de inmigración y estoy muy feliz y satisfecha con el; pues fue muy atento, profesional y honesto durante el proceso, siempre me ayudo con mis dudas y me guió a cada paso que necesitaba tomar hasta obtener mi residencia permanente. Yo lo recomiendo, pues el tiene la... experiencia para ayudar a la gente con toda clase de asuntos de inmigración Muy buena experiencia! Gracias Gus M Shihab

Posted by anonymous | August 03, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Mr. Shihab took a very difficult case and made it happen!

I presented Mr. Shihab with a very difficult citizenship case and he worked his magic. The first attorney I consulted did not want to take my case because he did not believe I had a chance to get my citizenship application approved. However, Mr. Shihab knew what type of documents to include with my... application and I recently was notified that I had become a US citizen. I am very happy that I am now a citizen, and I thank Mr. Shihab and his staff for the great work that was done for my application.

Posted by Anita | July 22, 2016 | Immigration

Reliable, Honest, and Professional. EXCELLENT.

I met Attorney Shihab back in 2015. Not only he listened to my concerns, but he also gave me wonderful guidance that bring me to where I am at now. He was able to work with my weaknesses and strengths at the time. My H1b was denied. However, with his experiences and great teams, they are able to h...elp me with the PERM application. Everything is going great and I just found out that my PERM is approved. yeahhhh! I know Attorney Shihab genuienly care about his clients. So, based on my experience, I would definetely recommend him!

Posted by Eliza | May 11, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Above and Beyond

I cannot express enough how thankful I am that I chose Gus Shihab as our immigration lawyer! Gus Shihab went above and beyond for my husband and I. My husband, who is Yemeni, had a very complicated and extremely difficult case that was drawn out over a year long! Gus fought from all angles and... thought out every move he made in great detail. His many years of experience is quite clear with his efficient strategies. Every question or concern I had was answered within minutes and I was always reassured. (Even when I emailed or called multiple times a day, I never was treated as nuisance.) Not only Gus do I thank, but also the members in his office who were more then helpful and knew me by name just from the sound of my voice. Shihab and Associates made me feel as if I was a friend, not just a client. Our battle was not easy, but I am finally reunited with the love of my life. This would not be possible if not for Gus Shihab. I highly recommend his services, trust me, you will not regret it.

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Ghassan Marwan Shihab's Lawyer Endorsements

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Azin Arbab

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Other

"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."

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Joseph Ostrowski

Immigration lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Anne Zeitoun-Sedki

Immigration lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Jalal Dallo

Unknown lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Luis Guerra

Immigration lawyer | Dec 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Rosa Soberal-Vigh

Immigration lawyer | Dec 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Khaja Din

Immigration lawyer | Nov 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a fierce and unrelenting advocate. -Khaja"

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Ryan Stubenrauch

Immigration lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"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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Farhad Sethna

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Khaja Din

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2010

AV Preeminent, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum

2007

Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Attorney, The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co.,LPA

1985 - 1996

Project Engineer, Ohio Department of Transportation

Associations

2009 - 2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Ohio Chapter Chair & Member of the Board of Governors

Sample of Legal Cases

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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Education

1993

Capital University Law School

Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Imperfect Naturalization

2009

Immigration Law Update

Immigration

2009

7th Annual Ohio AILA Conference

Immigration Law

2007

5th Annual Ohio AILA Immigration Law Update

Alternatives to H-1B Visas

Publications

2011

American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) Imperfect Naturalzation

Languages

French

Spanish

Arabic

Activity

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