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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

Oct
22
2021
To File Anew or Not? Filing Multiple I-485s
The November visa bulletin is out, and with it brings a flurry of questions about I-485 filing strategies! The top question we are receiving right now is: Can I file multiple I-485 applications? The EB-2 India priority dates for both final action and… Read More
Oct
1
2021
No More Covid Travel Bans? Changes are Coming!
By Brianne Donovan, Sumner Immigration Law On September 20, 2021, the Biden Administration announced a change in international travel restrictions previously put in place at the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic. The current travel restrictions r… Read More
Aug
5
2021
What is a certified copy of a birth certificate or other document?
USCIS and the US Department of State often require original documents or certified copies of certain documents for immigration processing. The specific documents you need depend on what you are applying for and where. Many clients ask what it means t… 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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