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Emily Sumner

Founding Attorney
Phone: (804) 396-3412
Fax: (804) 980-7753
Emily Sumner is the founding senior partner of Sumner Immigration Law. She has practiced immigration law exclusively throughout her career, focusing on development of systems and procedures that streamline and simplify the visa process and that decre…

Practice Areas

Business-based Immigration
P-3 Visa for Culturally Unique Artists and Entertainers
Family-based Immigration
Researchers and Professors
How to Find a Great EB-1 or National Interest Waiver Attorney
What Are the Requirements for the EB-1 Visa (Alien of Extraordinary Ability/Outstanding Researcher or Professor) or National Interest Waiver Petition?
EB-1A Alien of Extraordinary Ability Visa Requirements
EB-1B Outstanding Researcher or Professor Criteria
National Interest Waiver Criteria
Permanent Residency

LGBTQ friendly AntiRacism

Recent blog posts

Jul
21
2021
Keep your identification current!
If you are a foreign national in the United States, keep your identification documents current! It may be okay for your visa to expire (depending on your situation), but make sure you have a valid passport and/or other valid government ID with your p… Read More
Jun
23
2021
Priority dates are advancing quickly - five tips to be prepared!
Employment-based priority dates are advancing quickly with the June and July 2021 visa bulletin. We expect that to continue in the coming months, though no one can predict precisely how quickly priority dates will advance. Be ready to file as soon as… Read More
May
26
2021
Summer Travel 2021: Plan Ahead for Immigration Challenges!
We’re entering the season for summer travel for vacation and to visit family and friends! More people have been vaccinated, and travel is more feasible (in some ways) than last summer. However, foreign nationals wanting to travel must plan stra… Read More

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“I have worked with a lot of immigration attorneys in the past for various needs for family and friends. I have not had to find a new attorney since I got in touch with Emily. I have known her since her early days as an attorney and she was the best o… Read More"
– Derek M.
“My Green Card got approved! Thank you very much for your help, I highly appreciate it! The way you have executed the filing procedure was simply perfect, from filing labor to GC approval, your documentation and communication with me was the best. I w… Read More"
– Kishore

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