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 21 - 25 of 123 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by Hadjer | August 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best attorney ever!

Attorney  Gus Shihab and his team helped me on my complicated waiver case where I was in an extremely hard position. Mr. Shihab has gone above and beyond anything, I could've wished from an attorney. He's made sure that everything has been done with precision, has taken much burden off my shoulders,... and been a comfort during this difficult time. He's the best immigration attorney that I have seen, and I can't stress this enough. His staff is also very caring and helpful and right on task. I got my green card home without even being interviewed, which is amazing ,please hire him you will not regret

Posted by anonymous | July 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Excellent Attorney

Gus represented us for adjustment of status case. He was always very courteous and helped us understand exactly what we needed to file for our adjustment of status. He provided excellent legal advice and made sure I knew about every possible outcome with regards to visa statuses, work authorizations ...etc. before and after the filling. Having him with us at our interview certainly gave us a lot of confidence and he made sure we were relaxed and prepared for the interview. I highly recommend Gus and his team for all your immigration needs. He will work hard and make sure you get the desired result while treating you very well throughout the whole process.

Ghassan Shihab

Replied last July 23, 2019

Dear Client, thank you for the kind words. I am so excited that your case was efficiently processed in our firm which resulted in seamless and expeditious review by the immigration authorities. Thank you for the kind review and I am honored to have represented you. Best Wishes, Gus M. Shihab, Esq.

Posted by Ayhan | April 19, 2019 | Immigration

EB1A (Extra Ordinary Ability Visa)

Best lawyer in immigration law. Attorney Gus Shihab was extremely helpful in my EB-1 extraordinary ability application. I am an artist, a puppeteer and like to continue my work in the US. Regretfully, I was worked with a retired attorney initially which made my case very complex and problematic. Afte...r receiving a voluminous request for evidence (RFE) from USCIS, I was extremely worried that my application would likely be denied because of the mistakes in my first application. Luckily, I had a chance to meet with Attorney Gus Shihab who helped me with his deep knowledge and unrivaled experience. From that moment, I was completely relieved after seeing his strategic and professional approach. I was extremely elated that soon after his handling my case, I got the approval notice of my I-140 application. I would recommend Mr. Shihab without hesitation to anyone who needs immigration help. It has been a fantastic experience for me to work him that was worth every single penny that I paid for.

Ghassan Shihab

Replied last April 19, 2019

Dear Ayhan, I am extremely excited about the approval of your petition as an Alien of Extraordinary Abilities. I know your case was challenging due to the work done previously. We are elated that we have been able to overcome the Request for Evidence. Best Wishes: Gus M. Shihab

Posted by Sanjiv | April 18, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Attorney Shihab second to none

Attorney Shihab is an outstanding attorney amongst outstanding attorneys. In my experience, top 1% of top 1%. In my case, attorney Shihab took time to understand all the issues, then invested the time to interpret law and then presented the case to immigration authorities in the language they underst...and. Attorney Shihab is super smart and is both book smart and street smart. Attorney Shihab takes the time to explain the law to you and prepare you for all aspects of interview. The result is 100% all the time. I recommend attorney Shihab to anyone trying to get an outstanding service. Go, hire and look no further.

Ghassan Shihab

Replied last April 18, 2019

Dear Client. I am extremely happy with the result and congratulations. The United States needs more hard working people like you. Thank you for trusting us with your case..

Posted by anonymous | March 13, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Simply, the best

Mr. Shihab helped me and my husband get our Permanent Residency. I had initial struggles with the process, mostly because my previous immigration attorney overlooked important details and gave me inaccurate advice. Based on a Google search and a friend's recommendation, I met with Mr. Shihab for a se...cond opinion and immediately knew that I wanted him to take over the case. He was calm, confident, and obviously very knowledgeable with all matters of immigration. I was so relieved to have met him. Throughout the process, Mr. Shihab and his entire staff were very responsive, helpful, and courteous. He anticipated the timeline, potential problems, and required documentation and asked us for it ahead of time. I recommend Mr. Shihab and his office with no hesitation.

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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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