The Attorney
Guiding Talented Individuals, Families, and Businesses on Their Immigration Journeys
I am an immigration attorney in New York that helps talented individuals pursuing O-1 visas, families building a life together, and businesses seeking to sponsor skilled foreign talent. My practice covers a wide range of services—from business visas to asylum, citizenship, family immigration, and removal defense—tailored to meet each client’s unique needs.
Specializing in O-1 and extraordinary ability visas, I work closely with professionals to highlight their talents in successful petitions, and I guide businesses through the complex sponsorship process, making it as seamless as possible. Having come to the U.S. as a young child, I personally understand the hopes and challenges of immigration. I advocate passionately for those facing persecution based on gender and sexual orientation, helping them find safety, and I assist families in keeping loved ones together, including helping parents with nanny visas.
My legal career began with criminal law advocacy for underprivileged youth and working on cases before the NSW Supreme Court in Sydney, Australia, and continuing in the U.S. with roles at the Kings County District Attorney’s Office and Nassau Legal Aid Society. I previously worked in two private immigration practices in New York. My 11 years of experience in immigration law, with my background in both removal defense and business immigration, allows me to offer a comprehensive analysis of each client’s immigration options to determine the most effective strategy for their case with empathy and insight.
I speak English, Bengali, and Spanish. I have guest lectured on immigration law at CUNY Law School, Hofstra University School of Law, Hunter College, and spoken on immigration panels for various community organizations. I am licensed to practice law in New York and immigration law in all 50 states. I hold a Bachelor’s in Anthropology from Barnard College, Columbia University, and a Juris Doctor from Hofstra University School of Law. I currently serve on the Beyond Barnard Advisory Council, and am a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA).
At Khalique Law PLLC, I offer more than just legal services; I strive to provide hope, opportunity, and a pathway to a brighter future. Whether you’re an individual, a family, or a business, I am here to make your immigration journey smoother, more informed, and more successful every step of the way.
My Journey from immigrant, to immigration attorney
1993
Immigrated to NYC at the age of four, from Bangladesh.
1998
Grew up on the historical Orchard Street in the Lower East Side, the center of immigration in the 1800s
1998
In elementary school, Sumaiya was the Statue of Liberty in the annual holiday show.
1999
For a school assignment, Sumaiya writes she wants to be a lawyer
2000
Sumaiya watched her parents go through the immigration process of petitioning for their siblings in an unknown system.
2003
Sumaiya began to develop her own identity, advocating for women’s rights in her community group.
2008
Sumaiya returns to Bangladesh and the experience leads her to decide to pursue law school instead of academia.
2009
Sumaiya with friends, at Barnard College, before the Barnard College Commencement Ceremony.
2013
Sumaiya graduates from Hofstra Law School and develops interest in immigration law.
2013
Sumaiya outside the Supreme Court of New South Wales, when she was first interning in Sydney, Australia.
2016
Sumaiya in front of the Statue of Liberty.
2017
Sumaiya, as an Immigration Attorney, founds Khalique Law PLLC.
2018
Sumaiya with the Sydney Harbour Bridge in the background, when she returned to Sydney, Australia in 2018 to meet with her Australian Clients.
2021
A new year for immigration.
Our Mission
At Khalique Law PLLC, we provide expert immigration solutions for extraordinary individuals, businesses, and families. Specializing in O-1 visas, business immigration, and family-based petitions, we navigate complex legal processes with precision, integrity, and a client-centered approach. Our mission is to deliver personalized, results-driven representation that empowers our clients to achieve their professional and personal aspirations in the United States.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the leading national U.S. immigration law firm for corporations seeking diverse international talent and family immigration, setting the standard for personalized, human-centered legal representation. We are sought out for our dedication, attention to detail, and exceptional service. As we expand globally, we remain committed to advocacy, professionalism, and transformative immigration solutions that create new opportunities and lasting success for our clients.
Our Communication
We answer your calls and emails within a timely manner and immediately when the situation calls for it. Whenever you have a question, we do our best to answer it quickly, clearly, or put you in touch with someone else if it is not within our expertise.
Our Mission
At Khalique Law PLLC, we provide expert immigration solutions for extraordinary individuals, businesses, and families. Specializing in O-1 visas, business immigration, and family-based petitions, we navigate complex legal processes with precision, integrity, and a client-centered approach. Our mission is to deliver personalized, results-driven representation that empowers our clients to achieve their professional and personal aspirations in the United States.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be the leading national U.S. immigration law firm for corporations seeking diverse international talent and family immigration, setting the standard for personalized, human-centered legal representation. We are sought out for our dedication, attention to detail, and exceptional service. As we expand globally, we remain committed to advocacy, professionalism, and transformative immigration solutions that create new opportunities and lasting success for our clients.
Our Communication
We answer your calls and emails within a timely manner and immediately when the situation calls for it. Whenever you have a question, we do our best to answer it quickly, clearly, or put you in touch with someone else if it is not within our expertise.
Our Client Experience
At Khalique Law PLLC, we value our clients and understand that the legal system can be confusing and it can be overwhelming to address your legal matter. We take specific steps to make sure the entire process is as smooth, clear, and efficient as possible, from beginning to end.
Our Process.
- Introduction: We start each case with detailed instructions, overview of the case process and links to helpful resources.
- Gathering Evidence: We work with you to make sure you have strong supporting documentation. Throughout the evidence gathering process, we engage in phone calls and emails to clarify questions, assess the documentation and formulate a legal strategy that puts you in the best situation given your circumstances.
- Review Session: We review with you all your forms to make sure the information is correct, all issues are addressed and you are aware of all information that will be submitted.
- Third Parties: We communicate with third parties where needed including employers for business visas, doctors for supporting evidence and experts for providing testimony.
- Interview and Testimony Preparation: We prepare you for your interviews and hearings where you will need to give testimony, in advance of your interview and hearing.
- Follow Up: We follow up after a case has been filed. We provide updates throughout and you have direct access to the attorney until a final decision is made.
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