Poonam Gupta, Esq.

About

I am an attorney with 30+ years of experience with 15+ in immigration. I am honored to have been ranked in immigration by Chambers for five consecutive years. I have advised FAANG+ companies, global banks, private equity and hedge funds, pharmaceutical firms, and Fortune 50 corporations, and I now bring that experience to startups, smaller employers, and individuals.I am the founder of Summit Legal PLLC, where I develop strategies for complex U.S. immigration matters that align with my clients' goals. Immigration has been my full-time focus for the last 15+ years. Before that, I also practiced intellectual property and litigation.I-9 & E-VERIFY COMPLIANCE FOR EMPLOYERSI help employers build employment verification processes that withstand scrutiny. My work includes:- I-9 audits- I-9 trainings for HR teams- E-Verify enrollment- I-9 vendor selectionBecause I also handle the sponsorship side of immigration, I understand how work authorization, visa status, and I-9 obligations intersect.EMPLOYMENT-BASED AND BUSINESS IMMIGRATIONI handle PERM and employment-based green cards (EB-1, EB-2 NIW), and I advise on work and business visas including H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, TN, E-1/E-2/E-3, and R-1, as well as B-1/B-2, F-1, and J-1 status. I also assist employers with the immigration aspects of hiring, retention, and policy development.WHY CLIENTS WORK WITH MEEmpathy is central to my practice. Immigration is deeply personal, and as a first-generation immigrant educated across three continents, I understand what is at stake. I am known for breaking complex issues into clear, easily understood steps, so that clients always know where they stand and what comes next. Three decades of legal practice inform every strategy I develop. I am an active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) at the local and national levels.For assistance with I-9 compliance or an immigration matter, please schedule a consultation.Schedule a call: https://calendly.com/summitlegal/clarity-callEmail: