Khalique Law PLLC

04/22/2026

Where Citizenship Gets Complicated: U.S. vs Canada law Explained

Where Citizenship Gets Complicated: U.S. vs Canada law Explained

04/20/2026

This is Khalique Law.

Swipe to meet the team that will be in your corner.

We are a boutique, strategy-driven family and business immigration firm based in New York City. We don’t process cases - we build them to maximize success.

Every petition is carefully put together, argued, and executed with one goal: an outcome that matters.

Behind every approval is a team that understands what’s at stake - your career, your family, your future in this country. That is what drives everything we do.

Sumaiya Khalique, Esq. - Founder & Managing Attorney
Seratul Ambia - Paralegal
Sabrina Stark - Legal Intern
Aparna Parthasarathy - Legal Intern
Stefannie Gromio - Client Services Coordinator
Mónica Porras - Administrative Assistant

We’re ready when you are.

📍 New York City · khaliquelaw.com · (212) 391-3928

04/20/2026

Hi, I’m Sumaiya - founder of Khalique Law.

I’m an immigration attorney, and I believe your story deserves to be told the right way.

I built this firm for high-achievers, founders, and families navigating some of the most important moments of their lives because immigration is never just paperwork. It’s your future.

Every case I take, I take personally.

We’re ready when you are.

📍 New York City · khaliquelaw.com · (212) 391-3928



04/18/2026

Thinking about living, working, or having family between the U.S. and Canada? 🇺🇸🇨🇦

Citizenship can get confusing fast… but it doesn’t have to.

Join us me and Evelyn Ackah, a Canadian Immigration attorney for a simple and clear webinar where we break it all down on US and Canada citizenship:
✔️ Who qualifies for what
✔️ Common mistakes people make
✔️ What to do if you’re unsure about your status

This is for you if:
• Have ties to both the U.S and Canada
• Plan to move or expand across borders
• Have (or are planning) children abroad
• Feel confused about your citizenship situation

🗓 April 22, 2026
⏰ 12:30 PM EST

👉 Save your spot here: https://tinyurl.com/2esmyakt
(Link also in bio)

04/17/2026

She brought me flowers when she got her green card.
Her young son picked them out.

I wasn’t expecting that. When I saw her, her eyes welled up and I got emotional too.

This moment took years.

When she first came to me, she had a pending court case and a lot of uncertainty.

What should have been a straightforward process wasn’t. There were setbacks. Denials. Appeals. Moments she almost gave up. At one point, she wanted to go home to see her father, who was unwell.

We talked through her options.I told her I couldn’t make the decision for her.

She chose to keep going. So we did.

And just weeks before her final interview, she lost her father.

I represented her at her interview and after years of uncertainty, she was finally approved.

The joy and the grief arrived at the same time.

What made the difference wasn’t just the legal work.

It was her resilience. Her patience. Her decision to keep going.

I’m incredibly proud of her.

04/12/2026

Last week my friend challenged me to try something new.

So I showed up alone to learn Mahjong. And I almost walked out.

The room was full and I felt completely out of my element.

For a moment, I thought about leaving. But I stayed and I’m really glad I did.

I had a lot of fun with three complete strangers - so much so that I created a chat group with them and will be going back.

But I also had two important realizations about leadership and my evolution in how I practice.

Here’s what they are:

1. You don’t learn by reading: you learn by doing.

The instructor didn’t just explain the rules.
She had us play, starting simple and layering in complexity.

It reminded me of something I see all the time:

You can give someone a guidebook, SOPs, all the instructions in the world…
But that’s not how people actually learn.

2. Strategy comes later.

As a beginner, I wasn’t thinking about strategy.
I was just trying to remember patterns, match tiles, and follow the rules.

But even then, I could tell - strategy comes after you understand the game.

It made me reflect on how much my own approach as an attorney has changed.

Early on, it was:
“Do you meet the requirements?”

Now it’s about:
→ timing
→ long-term goals
→ trade-offs
→ building the right path forward

Because just being eligible isn’t enough.

I’ll definitely be going back - hopefully winning a few more games 🤞

04/10/2026

Small gestures of kindness from strangers go a long way.

I am at the LIC USCIS location often to attend USCIS interviews. And every time I go there I grab a coffee and sometimes a donut from Doughnut Plant. I mean - have you tried their donuts?

Today I gave in to temptation and got a hazelnut chocolate one. But then Gary surprised me and told me he can’t let me leave without trying the crème brûlée one and dropped it into my bag on the house. It was such a nice unexpected gesture.

And then we laughed as we took photos, holding up our chins. Thanks Gary for making my day! And OMG the crème brûlée one was so good!!

04/01/2026

4 Constitutional Rights You Should Never Forget

Most people don’t think about their rights until they actually need them.

The Fourth, Fifth, Sixth, and Fourteenth Amendments can protect you in real-life situations but only if you know them.

Take a few minutes to understand them. And share this with someone who should know too.

This is general information - not legal advice.

03/22/2026

Eid Mubarak ✨

It’s been a little while since I have posted, but taking a moment to reflect at the end of Ramadan. I’m grateful for a season of patience, growth, and perspective.

Wishing peace, clarity, and new beginnings to all who are celebrating 💛

01/28/2026

Snippets from January 2026:

• Behind-the-scenes team training
• Client approvals
• Strategy sessions
• USCIS interview representation
• Entrepreneurial networking meetings
• Bumping into former team members at weddings
• Staff fashion
• Showing up even on snowy days

11/12/2025

Provisors NYC 9 Lunch Meeting at headquarters 🌆🤝
Another great afternoon with our Provisors NYC 9 chapter! We had insightful discussions on the current real estate market and the latest updates in immigration. We also discussed business development, a critical aspect of my job, not just being an attorney, but also growing the practice and improving our operations and services to better serve our clients.

A special welcome to our visitors from the South Beach, Miami branch ☀️—it’s always inspiring to connect with professionals from across the country.

One of the things I love most about Provisors is its nationwide network of trusted experts—especially fellow attorneys in diverse practice areas—which allows me to confidently connect my clients with the right professionals for their needs.