Ghassan Marwan Shihab

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Ghassan Marwan Shihab

also known as Gus M. Shihab

4.9
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 33 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 33 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 31 - 35 of 37 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by zacko | August 13, 2013

Finally Solved – Thanks to Competent Advocacy of Gus

I had had a case pending for more than 20 years. I cannot explain to you how much it agonized me. I sought the consultations of other lawyers who could not provide a solution. I then met Gus Shihab and from the very first meeting, I immediately felt that I could trust him. He is very competent, k...nowledgeable and treated me with the utmost attention and respect. After taking my case, he analyzed my situation and proposed several solutions and recommended the best one for me. We went to work on my case and he filed it with great competence and high level of service. Even after my case was filed, he spent a lot of time with me both personally and on the phone to alleviate my anxieties. He is truly one in a million. I mean what I say, he is a true human being and competent lawyer with a high ETHICS AND INTEGRITY. My case was approved without a hitch. Not even a single question from the US government. I cannot thank him enough for all of his hard work. Do not go anywhere else….Hire this lawyer and you will not be sorry you did.

Posted by anonymous | July 16, 2013

If you feel no one can help you, please read my review...

What can I say about this lawyer and his law firm... Don't go anywhere else. Use them. No matter if you are in-state or out-of-state, they will work hard for you (I'm from Michigan). I have been in the United States for over 36 years as a legal immigrant. I made some decisions in the past ...that I did not know would have so much impact on my status here in the U.S. I had no idea that I would one day need a lawyer to help me obtain citizenship. Before reaching out to Mr. Shihab and his team, I had researched on my own the ramifications of my actions and also seeked the opinions of other immigration lawyers. It didn't matter who I went to, they all pretty much said the same thing. My road is going to be a long and tough one but it is doable if done right. If done wrong, worse case is that I get deported. I had to make sure I chose the right lawyer to represent me so that my case will be handled correctly from the beginning to end. Mr. Gus Shihab is an honest man. He will work hard for you and he actually cares. He has INTEGRITY! His fee is a little higher than others but it is well worth it. It's been a long road but I finally see the light. Received notification from INS, I will be taking my oath soon. Thank you again Mr. Shihab and thanks to your team as well for your hard work and commitment to see this through with me.

Posted by Khal | April 01, 2013

your dream attorny

I have contacted Gus Shihab about 4 months ago for my E-2 Visa RFE, we did a consultation and I really liked the way he explained everything and went over all details with us , I have done consults with 2 others before him and they did not even discuss any details all they wanted is to take care of o...ur case, then the E-2 got resolved without the need for a lawyer. about 10 days ago I contacted him to apply for H1-B visa, it was a last minute decision with my CEO, I e-mailed Mr Shihab at 2:00 am , he replied to me the same morning at 6:00 am then he Called me the same day at 10:00 am, he was honest stright forward and he told me we were late but we had a chance if we acted fast, sure we did and the H1-B visa was filed just on time, actually we missed the first day but we will have it delivered on April second and we hope for the best. the speed he finished my case, the way he responded back and forth and communicated with the petitioner , his professionalism, if I e-mail him he gets back at me in less than 10 minutes, he kept us informed and involved all the time. I really felt I was taken care of with highest level possible he definitely exceeded my expectations. I know we made the right decision when we hired him, definitely you cant go wrong.

Posted by Manju | June 06, 2011

Accesssible, reliable and diligent

I had a not-so-straight forward case for EB2. Right from the initial free consultation, to the very last stage of receiving the visa, my experience with Gus and his firm (specifically Matt Porter) was incredible. They were quick to respond, honest with their feedback, knowledgeable with their respons...es and diligent with their research, when needed. I couldn't have asked for a better group of lawyers to represent me. Would continue to go through them for all my future renewals and immigration needs, no doubt. Thank you Gus & Matt!

Posted by Jaggi | May 15, 2011

Expert and the very best!

Gus is our immigration attorney for our firm for nearly 3 years. It’s been 100% approval rate so far in both H1 and GC process, this is only possible due to his professionalism, hard-work and personal attention to each and every case we have filed. His responsiveness is very best in the industry an...d he was personally reachable even during non-business hours. I have to certainly drop a note on the documentation aspect, which is by far the best I have ever seen from an attorney firm. Over the years he had become an adviser and trustworthy resource for our firm.

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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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Azin Arbab

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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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