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Gus M. Shihab, immigration lawyer in Columbus, OH

Gus M. ShihabTop rated

4.0(5)
Columbus, OH Replies in ~24h Arabic, English 33 years practicing OH Bar
AsylumBusinessCitizenshipEmploymentFamilyInvestmentRemoval DefenseStudent

About Gus

AV Rated by Martindale-Hubble

Life Member – Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum

10.0/10.0 Avvo Rating

Practice areas

Asylum

Affirmative and defensive asylum cases

I-589WithholdingCAT
Business

Corporate immigration and global mobility

E-1E-2TNCompliance
Citizenship

Naturalization and derivative citizenship

N-400N-600
Employment

Work visas, PERM and employment-based green cards

H-1BL-1O-1EB-2EB-3PERM
Family

Spouse, fiancé(e), parent and sibling petitions

I-130K-1I-485AOSGreen Card
Investment

Investor and entrepreneur visas

EB-5E-2L-1A
Removal Defense

Deportation and immigration court defense

NTACancellationBond
Student

F-1, M-1, OPT and STEM extensions

F-1OPTSTEM-OPTM-1

Education

Capital University Law SchoolJ.D. | Law · 1992
Ohio State University - ColumbusB.S. | Civil Engineering · 1983

Bar & associations

Bar license
OH Bar
Active & in good standing
Ohio State Bar
American Immigration Lawyers Association, Ohio Chapter
Chapter Chair
2009 - 2011
American Immigration Lawyers Association
2005 - 2008

Professional experience

President · Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA1998 – 2010
· The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates
President/CEO · The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA

Awards

Life MemberMultimillion Dollar Advocates Forum · 2006
AV RatingMartindale-Hubbell

Client reviews

4.0
5 client reviews
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VP
V. PetrovaDec 28, 2025

Stopped my removal proceedings

I was facing deportation after a long stay. They got me cancellation of removal. Forever grateful.

GA
G. AndersenApr 5, 2026

EB-5 from start to conditional removal

Two regional center investments, one I-526, one I-829. Smooth.

PS
P. SilvaMar 29, 2026

DACA renewal turnaround was fast

Filed within a week of consult. Approved 3 months later.

BH
B. HassanMay 24, 2025

Won my asylum case after 4 years of waiting

I was nervous after switching from a previous lawyer, but everything went smoothly. They prepared me for every question the judge could ask. Got approved last week — still can't believe it.

NK
N. KapoorJul 1, 2025

Transparent, calm, and incredibly thorough

Walked me through every step of my I-130. Replied to every email within hours. Worth every dollar.

Frequently asked

A 30-minute video or phone call. We review your situation, identify the best path, outline timelines and costs, and answer your questions. You'll receive a written summary afterwards.

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