3 Best Immigration Lawyers in Columbus, OH

“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. 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. Gus is one of the few lawyers experienced in litigating Wage and Hour cases before the U.S. 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 also spoken at several continuing legal and engineering educational seminars. He is fluent in Arabic. The Law Firm of Shihab & Associates represents global corporations, healthcare professionals, employers, colleges and universities, families, and immigrants worldwide.”

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“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 is 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 Newsom’s decision to create a relief fund for California's 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. Their lawyers are multilingual in English, Spanish, Portuguese, and Russian. They offer comprehensive immigration services to clients throughout the United States and 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. He has also presented on immigration law and has taught continuing legal education classes on immigration law. Yazdani Law, LLC 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. They also represent employees, employers, and individuals who desire to live and work in the United States. Their firm represents clients including major companies and universities locally and globally, and has represented close to 3,000 clients to date.”

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