$ 150-560 per hour
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also known as Gus M. Shihab
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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 30 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.
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33 years | 6,000 cases
$ 150-560 per hour
Always
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
8500 Executive Park Avenue, Suite 206, Fairfax, VA, 22031
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Posted by Dawn | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Smooth Process with Desired Results
We have been working with Attorney Shihab for approximately 4 years to go through various stages of our immigration process. When we began our journey, he offered suggestions for filings that would ensure that we would get our desired results more quickly, and he was correct. He and his staff were c...
Dear Dawn, Thank you so much for trusting our firm with your family's immigration matter. We are so proud to have been part of your journey from the beginning until naturalization. You have a wonderful and beautiful family. Stay in touch.... :)
Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly Recommended
It was a great pleasure to work with the law firm of Shihab and associates. I hired his service for my I-140 application after reading all the reviews. And I am happy that I made that choice. They are very professional and up-to-date regarding every minute details of US immigration laws. Most importa...
Dear Client. I truly appreciate the opportunity to win your EB-1 case as an Alien of Extraordinary Abilities. Your case was approved without an RFE. Not only is this a testament to your scientific acumen, but also to the method by which we worked together to making this happen. I also wanted to congratulate our firm for an amazing job well done. We were able to present a wonderful presentation on your behalf. Congratulations!!!
Posted by Jorge | March 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Highly recommended
I am very grateful and satisfied for the professional services of Dr. Gus, it was definitely the best option that I could have chosen, for my case of National Interest Waiver (NIW), especially for these times where the migratory is having great changes, the people should take advice with the best, a...
Dear Jorje, We were truly honored to have worked with such a distinguished scientist and an engineer. I am very happy that your National Interest Waiver application was approved. You deserve it and thank you for trusting us with your case. Best Wishes, Gus M. Shihab, Esq.
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
I got approved for my GC
I have consulted Mr.Shihab for my complex case of removing conditional GC because of his reputation on Avvo. Yesterday, my case was approved and I am writing this review to express my gratitude to Mr. Shihab and his team (Ms Kozyra, Ms Ciprian and Mr. Ashmore) for helping me preparing a thorough ...
Dear Client, Thank you so much for your trust in our firm to represent you. I am extremely happy with the manner in which your case was handled in our firm. Good luck. :)
Posted by edralin | February 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The Best Ever!
I want to thank Atty. Gus Shihab, and his entire team for helping me through my difficult and uncomfortable immigration issues. I was fortunate to quickly find and hire Atty. Shihab and we immediately begun the process that ultimately allowed my permanent resident status to be approved. i highy r...
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"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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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
1996 - Present
Attorney, The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co.,LPA
1985 - 1996
Project Engineer, Ohio Department of Transportation
2009 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers AssociationOhio Chapter Chair & Member of the Board of Governors
Prevailed on appeal for the property owners.
$8,000,000
1993
Juris Doctor
2011
Imperfect Naturalization
2009
Immigration
2009
Immigration Law
2007
Alternatives to H-1B Visas
2011
French
Spanish
Arabic
Legal Answers
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Married to non-immigrant and recieved schedule for interview but decided not to attend. What will happen to us or to me?
02 Mar 2010
I am currently on a L1-A visa working for Company A. Parallel, I would like to startup my own business. Is this possible?
01 Nov 2009
Can A foreigner be the manager of an llc
15 Nov 2009
How to Port your I-485 to another employer
15 Feb 2010
How to File a Spousal Petition
04 Feb 2010