Ghassan Marwan Shihab

Ghassan "Gus" M. Shihab is the founder of The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA, bringing nearly three decades of distinguished legal experience to the practice of immigration law. A seasoned advocate, Mr. Shihab relentlessly champions the rights of international investors, corporations, employers, and immigrants seeking permanent residence and legal status in the United States. His extensive practice focuses heavily on business immigration, PERM labor certifications, and specialty visas for professionals across engineering, healthcare, information technology, architecture, and manufacturing.

Prior to his legal career, Mr. Shihab served as a project engineer with the Ohio Department of Transportation from 1985 to 1996, giving him rare technical insight that directly benefits his corporate and STEM clients. He earned his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School in 1993 and established his private practice in 1996. Dedicated to legal leadership, he served on the Board of Governors for the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and as Chapter Chair from 2009 to 2011, during which time he actively chaired legislative committee initiatives lobbying Congress for comprehensive immigration reform.

Throughout his career, Mr. Shihab has successfully secured green cards, National Interest Waivers (NIW), EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 immigrant visas, as well as O-1, P-1, and J-1 visa waivers for world-renowned scientists, researchers, artists, and international athletes. His practice philosophy centers on combining deep procedural acumen with personal dedication, ensuring each client receives strategic, high-caliber legal counsel tailored to their unique global goals.