Ms. Jafri is the founder and sole practitioner at Jafri Law Firm. She is experienced in a variety of United States Immigration and Nationality Law matters. These include but are not limited to family-based immigrant visa petitions, employment-based permanent residence petitions, temporary employment visas, refugee and asylum, and citizenship and naturalization. Ms. Jafri also has a background in a variety of waivers, including fraud, misrepresentation, and extreme hardship to qualifying family members, applications for advance permission to enter as a non-immigrant, and applications for permission to reapply for admission following deportation or removal from the United States.
As an immigrant herself, Ms. Jafri is familiar with the struggles and hardships many immigrants face while trying to navigate through the myriad of forms, rules and regulations for United States immigration purposes. Her experiences have shaped her into a qualified professional, committed to advancing the interests of justice and equality. Ms. Jafri strives to provide a superior level of service to her clients.
Ms. Jafri received her law degree from California Western School of Law, and Bachelors degree in Political Science and Arabic and Islamic Studies from University of California, Los Angeles. She is fluent in English, Hindi and Urdu.
Ms. Jafri is admitted to practice law in the state of California. She is an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers’ Association (AILA) and the California Bar. She is admitted to practice in the Central District Federal Court as well as immigration courts nationwide.
Specialties: Immigrant and non-immigrant petitions, family and employment based petitions, waivers of inadmissibility, deportation and removal defense, pro bono representation
Zaf Niazi
10 months agoI recently had the pleasure of working with Sumaiya Jafri on my fiancรฉ visa application. My case was exceptionally complicated, but Sumaiya handled it with grace and expertise. I was initially hesitant to hire an immigration attorney, as I was hoping to save money by doing it myself. However, I quickly realized that my case was too complex for a layperson to handle. I am so glad that I decided to hire Sumaiya, as she was able to navigate the complex immigration system and get my visa approved. Sumaiya is a true expert in immigration law. She has a deep understanding of the law and is able to apply it to even the most complex cases. She is also very detail-oriented and is meticulous in her preparation of applications. In addition to her expertise, Sumaiya is also very compassionate and understanding. She took the time to understand my unique situation and was always there to answer my questions and address my concerns. She made me feel like I was her only client, and I was always confident that she was working hard to get my visa approved. I am so grateful for Sumaiya's hard work and dedication. She is an exceptional immigration attorney, and I would highly recommend her to anyone who needs help with their immigration case. Just to reiterate, Sumaiya is a true expert in immigration law. She is compassionate and understanding. She is detail-oriented and meticulous in her preparation of applications. She is always responsive to her clients' questions and concerns. To top it all, her fees are very reasonable. I would give Sumaiya my highest possible recommendation. She is an outstanding immigration attorney who will go above and beyond to help her clients succeed. Thank you, Sumaiya!
maria ahmed
2 years agoMs. Jafri from the Jafri Law firm personally handled all my queries and worries. The pandemic threw quite a few obstacle courses our way and she was a message away every step of the way! I would recommend her services to anyone looking for immigration related issues wether it be for your elderly parents or yourself! My mom does not stop making duah for her ! Much love
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2 years agoWorking with Sumiyia is great, she is very knowledgeable and very responsive. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a great immigration lawyer who will be there for them every step of the way.