$ 150-560 per hour
PRO
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 Alex | September 29, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Best of the best attorney!
I am delighted to take a moment to write a review for Attorney Shihab. I cannot express enough gratitude for the exceptional legal services he provided me with, particularly in a situation where obtaining a green card seemed impossible. After being misled and taken advantage of by other attorneys who...
Posted by Anahita | November 06, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Great team, Excellent service
Mr. Shihab himself and his team are experts in immigration services. They are very knowledgable in their field and there were always extremely responsible and confident in what they did. I had a very smooth on time process with them for my green card application. Other than their excellent professio...
Posted by Fadela | June 10, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Team Shihab are Miracle workers!!!
About three years ago, I turned to this website looking for an immigration lawyer to help me get my green card. At that time, I was working with another firm that was unable to deliver results. When I spoke to Mr Shihab, he automatically advised me to go another route with my process. He was straight...
Posted by Hafsa | January 27, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
The Most Compassionate and Best Attorney Ever!
Ghassan Shihab is a very experienced, well educated attorney ever. He is the most compassionate attorney I've ever worked with. He thoroughly reviewed my case, made an excellent analysis of it and communicated his professional opinion clearly and promptly. He also was present during the interview for...
Dear Hafsa, It was truly my honor to have represented such a nice and beautiful human being. Your family are equally wonderful. I hope to hear from you in the future. Best Wishes, Gus M. Shihab, Esq.
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,...
"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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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
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
Legal Guides
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