$ 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
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8500 Executive Park Avenue, Suite 206, Fairfax, VA, 22031
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Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
It wouldn't have been possible without Gus
Thanks to Gus and his diligence now I have the US citizenship. From the outset, he identified some of the key issues in the case that could have been a major roadblock including the 90 day residence issue. I was then given a strategy to prove the 90 day presence using hard evidence. As we th...
Posted by Suha | May 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful Challenging E-2 Visa
I retained the services of Attorney Shihab twice. My case was challenging from the get go due to complex corporate structure my business. I found Attorney Gus Shihab to be exceptionally competent, timely, pleasant and honest. He was able to pool all the various business professionals who worked on...
Posted by Mohamed | April 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Consular Processing - Great Experience
I worked with Gus Shihab Law Firm to represent my wife's green card petition followed with consular processing. Attorney and team members are very knowledgeable, and responded to all my questions via email in a timely manner. They made sure all the petitions were filed and fees were paid on time, ver...
Posted by Joseph | January 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
***NTA under section 240 - Notice of Hearing In Removal Proceeding for Over stay***
***NTA under section 240 - Notice of Hearing In Removal Proceeding for Over stay*** My mom from India used to visit us in the U.S on B2 visa (tourist), last year after her last visit to U.S we received a “Notice To Appear and Removal Proceeding for Over stay” under section 240 from DHS and from lo...
Posted by Prasad | June 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration
Successful Cross Chargeability
My employer retained Gus Shihab to process my employment based green card. I found him to be efficient, reliable and easy to communicate with throughout the complex process. I was able to take advantage of the birth place of my wife to file my I-485 under cross chargeability. Gus Shihab was able t...
"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."
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"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