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

Other places you can find Ghassan online.

Ghassan Marwan Shihab's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

208 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 11 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Srinivas N | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Green Card and Citizenship Issues

My wife and I hired attorney Shihab to file suit against the USCIS after they denied her citizenship application. To our shock the USCIS claimed that my wife’s green card was issued in error. She was a beneficiary on my employment based green card. USCIS alleged that my wife was not in valid statu...s when she filed her derivative I-485 due to the fact that she was waiting on a project while on H-1B visa with her own employer. Mr. Shihab sued and filed a complaint against the USCIS in Federal Court in Virginia. To our amazement, the USCIS worked with Attorney Shihab and reissued my wife’s green card. Now the green card has been properly issued, the case was dismissed and settled with the USCIS. We will be applying for naturalization using Mr. Shihab’s firm. Throughout the entire process, Mr. Shihab was attentive, competent and guided us for the interview and responses to the USCIS. We truly consider him a friend. We highly recommend him and his team for your immigration issues.

Posted by Prem | September 15, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very honest, smart and thank God I found him

Due to USCIS error, my green card was in limbo for more than 8 years. I had used Congress representatives and followed up with the USCIS myself numerous times, including other attornies. I finally hired Gus Shihab and his team. He was no bull guy. Asked for a few days to research the case as a cas...e like mine never happened in US before. Even USCIS agents agreed it was their fault but could not find a ruke or law or statute on correcting it. Few attornies advised me to stay on GC for ever and some advised to renounce my current GC and apply through my wife (she got her citizen ship as a dependent on my employment GC - go figure). He launched a lawsuit against the USCIS and in few months not only did he correct the green card error, but he also was able to get my naturalization process expedited. I found Mr. Shihab to be efficient and timely. He solved a problem that has lingered for 8 years in only few months. He called me directly to give me updates & the right advice, even if means less fees for him. Highly highly recommended .....

Posted by Ahmed | June 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Immigration Attorney, highly recommended!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank you and your team for your continuous efforts and hard work you’ve all put into my hard case. My case has been complicated. However, investing in hiring your legal services was proven to be the best decision I made. Attorney Shihab and his legal team a...re extremely professional and have excellent customer service. Without you and your amazing team, my case would not have been approved! I am deeply thankful for all your work and support you and your team have done!

Posted by Angela | October 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommended and was lucky to land in those great hands

It is with great pleasure and appreciation that I write about my wonderful experience with the law firm of Shihab and associates if I could give 20 stars I would never hesitate. I found Mr Shihab on line and being from the island my family was a lillte hesitant but I read the reviews and found the...m to be very interesting and decided to take my shot of him. Mr Shihab from day one he and his wonderful team was very helpful pleasant, friendly, kind and professional to me they kept informed throughout the whole process. Mr Shihab I most say I can see that he is a people person that wants to see things go right and make others happy, also Kimberly and Mariam were who I dealt with the most and oh I couldn't have ask for a more friendly, professional, kind and helpful two persons then them sometimes I felt like giving up and they kept me together and got me going on. Mr Shihab and his team just as how they told me about my case it run as smooth as he said and they made sure everything was explained to me in details at all times and they were always on top of everything never missed out at no time at all. Mr Shihab is a very very down to earth and friendly person and most of all a very knowledgeable and professional one too we wrap as if we knew each other long before I hired him. I can't say enough thanks to him and his team for the kind and professional help they offered to me, I most definitely would recommend Mr Shihab for any one who needs and outstanding service.

Posted by Rhonda | March 11, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

If you want to hire the best.........

Atty Shihab's record really speaks for itself, but more importantly, each client is treated with the upmost respect and dignity. He and his entire staff makes you feel as if you are the only client in their office. His expertise, professionalism and integrity ranks #1 easily, and he went above and be...yond the call of duty. We are more than pleased with the outcome of our case. Thank-you so much Atty. Shihab!

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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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