Global Immigration Lawyers

Whether you are a human resource professional employing foreign professionals, a scientist, a professor, a small business owner, a multinational corporation, or a US Citizen pursuing an immigration case for a relative or loved one, our lawyers in Columbus, Ohio possess the legal skills and sensitivities needed to achieve your goals. It is of utmost importance that you, the client, are assured that your immigration lawyer has your best interest in mind and at heart, and that he or she will conclude your matter quickly, competently, and in an affordable manner. Gus M. Shihab, Esq. and the Columbus immigration lawyers at The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates hold these values at the forefront.

The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA enjoys a reputation of unparalleled innovative and vigorous advocacy in international and immigration law representation. Contact us for an in–person or phone consultation with an immigration lawyer in Columbus, Cleveland, Washington DC, or the Southfield/Detroit area.

We fight for our clients and will not rest, falter, or tire until we fulfill your goals within the bounds of the law. We believe legal services must be affordable, transparent, accessible and timely. We have pioneered the delivery of innovative, cost effective, and technologically advanced legal strategies and solutions that meet our clients’ requirements and aspirations.

Our Columbus immigration lawyers offer more than 50 years of combined experience in providing affordable and effective legal services dealing with multifaceted legal issues on behalf of firms and individuals.

We are a full service immigration law firm providing employment related visa services including non-immigrant visas such as H-1B, H-3, L-1, E-3 and E-2 visas. In addition we provide our clients with immigrant visa representation in all five (5) employment visa categories including aliens of extraordinary abilities, professor and researchers, and multinational executives.

Our lawyers are experts in processing PERM labor certifications, EB-2 and EB-3 immigrant petitions and permanent residence applications. We help our clients optimize their educational credentials and experience to achieve the maximum immigration benefits available.

Our teams of lawyers represent investors and entrepreneurs in EB-5 petitions through regional centers or through individualized projects. We are experienced in advising clients relative to international corporate strategies that will yield the highest impact on their immigration petitions.

With the advent of Investor Pathways created by the US government, our law firm is on the forefront in providing innovative immigration strategies and solutions utilizing the announced governmental flexibilities.

The Columbus immigration attorneys at Shihab & Associates has also represented religious institutions in the employment of workers coming to the US to perform theological related duties and responsibilities. In addition, we represent families wishing to unite such as spousal and fiancé (K-1) visas as well as removal defense and asylum.

Our firm in Columbus, Ohio employs the most technological and highly secure and robust internet based tools in processing and monitoring the progress of immigration cases both internally as the case they move within our law firm and at the various governmental agencies, where the cases are ultimately adjudicated. As the US government moves to paperless processes, our law firm has pioneered the automation of immigration processes since 2002. We have more than a decade of experience in the creation of virtual files wherein our clients and human resource professionals can check the status of their cases and monitor its progress. This unprecedented effort in utilizing technology to its fullest extent represents the firm’s commitment to accomplishing two core values, namely transparency and responsiveness.

Our team members are highly informed about the constant changes in immigration law that seem to occur on a daily basis. In addition, our attorneys and paralegals are keen on various country conditions and turbulent political situations of nations facing civil unrest in Latin America and the Middle East. Our attorneys and paralegals speak various languages including Arabic and Spanish.

We understand that each client faces unique set of circumstances and challenges. Our goal is to achieve the desired outcome within the bounds of the law, in the most competent, expeditious and cost efficient manner. Our Columbus immigration lawyers do so by carefully listening to our clients and by providing immigration strategies that meet their objectives. We rely on our team of caring and experienced professionals to deliver the highest level of legal representation.

Contact the Law Firm of Shihab & Associates, Co., LPA, in Columbus, Ohio for a consultation. We have more than half a century in combined experience advancing the cause of immigrants worldwide.