3 Best Immigration Lawyers in Columbus, OH

“Inna Simakovsky is the principal of Simakovsky Law. She obtained her JD from Ohio State University Moritz College of Law. Inna is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association and the Washington State Bar Association. She admitted to practice before all federal immigration courts and the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. She has a passion for assisting immigrants based on her experience as a child emigrating from Russia. Her commitment to the immigrant community expands well beyond her legal practice. Inna is interviewed on KTVU in the Bay Area to discuss Governor Gavin Newsome’s decision to create a relief fund for California undocumented workers and their families. She is fluent in Russian, Spanish, and Arabic. Simakovsky Law concentrates on all areas of immigration, including family-based, removal, and business immigration. At Simakovsky Law, they have the knowledge and experience you need and the compassion and understanding to stand by your side from start to finish. With 20 years of experience, their lawyers have the insight, professionalism, and expertise to help through the complicated world of immigration. They offer comprehensive immigration services to clients throughout the United States and worldwide.”

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“Gus M. Shihab, Esq. is the founder of The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates. He completed his JD at Capital University Law School. Gus is a trial lawyer and has appeared on behalf of clients before State and Federal Courts as well as Courts of Appeals. He is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Gus is a seasoned lawyer with 31 years of experience relentlessly fighting for the rights of international investors, businesses, corporations, employers, and immigrants and advancing their causes. Gus has an in-depth understanding of immigration governmental processes nationally and globally. He offers practical business immigration solutions for international investors, corporations, colleges, and university clients. Gus is one of the few lawyers experienced in litigating Wage & Hourly cases before the US Department of Labor, defending employers from unjust allegations of H-1B visa employees. He has also handled complicated cases in immigration courts around the United States. Gus has been interviewed multiple times by local and international newspapers, radio, and television media, including the British Broadcasting Corporation and National Public Radio. He has been invited as a speaker at various organizations, including Ohio State University, the Ohio Chapter of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, the Columbus Bar Association, and the Cleveland Bar Association. Additionally, he has spoken at several continuing legal and engineering educational seminars. Gus has handled over 6,000 immigration cases. He is fluent in Arabic. The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates represents global corporations, healthcare professionals, employers, colleges & universities, families, and immigrants worldwide.”

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“Payam Yazdani is the managing attorney of Yazdani Law, LLC. He received his Juris Doctor from Capital University Law School. Payam is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association with over a decade of experience in immigration law. Payam serves clients locally and internationally, including large corporations and universities. He has authored articles on immigration law and the impact of recent changes published in the CBA's Lawyers Quarterly and Legal Connections publications. He has also presented about immigration law and has taught continuing legal education classes on immigration law. Yazdani Law, LLC is a well-known law firm in Columbus, Ohio. The firm provides legal representation in immigration matters, including asylum, VAWA, SIJS, removal proceedings before the immigration court, appeals with the BIA and other administrative appeals offices, and immigration litigation before the federal district and circuit courts. Yazdani Law is 100% focused on immigration law and leverages its experience to get successful results in complicated immigration matters. The firm represents clients locally and globally, including major companies and universities, and has represented close to 3000 clients to date. They also represent employees, employers, and individuals who desire to live and work in the United States.”

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