Emily Gail Sumner

Emily Gail Sumner

5.0
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 20 years

Immigration Lawyer at Richmond, VA
Practice Areas: Immigration

7229 Forest Ave, Suite 103, Richmond, VA

About Emily

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Immigration 100%

Sumner Immigration law provides seamless, innovative strategies and solutions for all types of business- and family-based immigration law, including H-1Bs, Ls, E-1/E-2, PERM, adjustment of status, K-1/K-3, I-130/I-485, removal of conditions, waivers, EB-1 aliens of extraordinary ability, National Interest Waiver petitions and more.

21 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 20 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2005

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Sumner Immigration Law PLLC

7229 Forest Ave, Suite 103, Richmond, VA, 23226

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Emily Gail Sumner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

61 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jeremiah | August 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Thank you for all your help

Sumner Immigration Law is the law firm employed by my consulting firm for all immigration related procedures and issues. They helped me for my H1-B transfer process and Green Card application. Everything was done in a timely manner with a clear and concise explanation of the different steps involved..., the cost to be incurred and timelines needed to complete the tasks. I personally spoke with Emily during the Green Card application process and was made aware of the timelines for eventually getting the approval. I particularly appreciate all the hard work, commitment and patience Emily and her team put in for my case, Due to a number of factors I had to leave the US as I wasn't able to get the necessary approvals in time. I ended spending nearly 6 months outside the US and during this time there was constant communication and updates regarding the status of my application. Once the approvals were received I got all the paperwork shipped to me quickly so that I could book my visa appointment date and comeback to the US

Posted by Yunha | September 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Awesome Immigration Lawyer!!

I highly recommend Sumner immigration. Emily is the professional, responsible! It was my first time to apply to H1B visa and there were many things I confused or worried about the process. Whenever I reached out to her for questions, she replied to me very quickly with detail information. I am glad I... could work with her! I couldn't be happier with her help and I really appreciated it! Thank you!!

Posted by Rohit | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best Law Firm

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. When I hire a law firm first and foremost what I am looking for is peace of mind. That’s what I got exactly from Emily Summer and her team. I first used their services after some rather bad experience with my company’s law preferred law firm. One of my colle...agues recommended Emily and from the first phone call itself, I had peace of mind. Her in depth knowledge of the immigration law, being up to date with the latest changes, up front counsel and really knowledgeable and helpful staff made my Green Card process a breeze. We received our GC in a record 8 months from start to finish. 5 years later she was the first one we called for our citizenship. I know we could have filed it ourselves but I always look for peace of mind when it comes to immigration and that’s what I get with Summer Law. We are proud US citizens today and Emily Summer and her team have played a huge role in that. We highly recommend them to everyone.

Posted by anonymous | August 04, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Best immigration lawyer

We applied for a marriage based green card. We were going to file on our own, but we were nervous about all the documentation. So we had consultations with several high-rated lawyers in Richmond, but Emily Sumner was the best. She, or one of her highly knowledgeable teammates, would answer all of our... questions immediately (and we had so many questions). We had complete confidence in her because she thoroughly explained the process and prepared us for the interview. Our case was a success thanks Emily and her team. We highly recommend Sumner Law!

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Marriage-Based Green Card

Emily and Nikita were not only wonderful but immensely patient with us. Emily was always quick to respond and provide in-depth explanations for all of our questions. After our initial consultation, we felt confident in hiring Emily for our Adjustment of Status application. Even more helpful was the f...act that Emily provides an hour long prep session before the interview! I have already referred her to several friends, and if I ever need another immigration attorney, I will retain her again.

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Emily Gail Sumner's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jace Padden

Immigration lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Somair Alam

Immigration lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is an excellent immigration attorney. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and highly respected in the legal community."

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Matthew Reinaker

Immigration lawyer | Feb 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I've referred a few clients to Emily and would not hesitate to do so again in the future. Both described their experience as very positive and Emily as extremely knowledgeable and professional."

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Ryan Young

Immigration lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Emily is extremely knowledgeable in the area of immigration. When you meet with her, you realize quickly that she has her finger on the pulse of immigration laws and where these laws may be headed in the future. Immigration is such a highly technical area compared to other legal concentrations and Emily is a lawyer who is not going to overlook the various nuances. As someone who knows her personally, I can say that she is committed to her clients' success. An extremely dedicated and smart attorney."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2005 - 2011

Immigration Attorney, Challa Law Offices

1999 - 2002

Immigration Paralegal, The MacKenzie Law Firm

Associations

2007 - Present

I Have a Dream Foundation Richmond

Immigration Counsel (pro bono)

2005 - Present

Virginia Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

2009 - 2012

Virginia Latinos in Higher Education Network

Membership Chair

2009 - 2011

Immigrant Outreach Committee (Virginia State Bar)

Co-Chair

2005 - 2012

Virginia Hispanich Chamber of Commerce

Membership Committee

Education

2005

University of Richmond School of Law

JD

2002

Wake Forest University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2013

Pitfalls, Obstacles, and Opportunities for Postdocs

Pathways to Permanent Residency

2013

Deferred Action: Considerations for Conscientious Colleges & Universities

Deferred Action: Considerations for Conscientious Colleges & Universities

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

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