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Eda Derhemi
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- English
- Albanian
- Italian
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Eda offers strategic legal counsel and guidance to a variety of clients, from individuals to Fortune 500 companies across a broad range of industries, including AI, advertising/marketing and communications, banking, biotechnology, e-commerce, fintech, financial services, fine and performing arts, food and beverage, nutrition, insurance, internet services, law, natural resources exploration and production, retailing, robotics and technology.
With more than a decade of experience in U.S. corporate immigration law, Eda advises on all aspects of business immigration, including temporary work visas, permanent residency, citizenship and compliance solutions aligned with business objectives. She also represents individuals in family-based immigration matters. Eda works closely with startups, helping them build and manage multifaceted immigration programs from the ground up as they scale into larger businesses. She frequently partners with accelerator organizations to support early-stage companies in navigating U.S. immigration as they grow.
Known for her practical and strategic approach, Eda provides creative and tailored solutions to meet each client’s specific needs. Her practice is grounded in responsive communication, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering results. She is also an advocate for incorporating innovative technology to streamline the immigration process and enhance client experience.
Education
- New York Law School, J.D., cum laude , 2013
- City University of New York, Hunter College, B.A., 2009
More from Eda
Admissions
Bar Admissions: New York, New Jersey
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
Awards
Listed in Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2023-2024
Professional accomplishments
Member, American Bar Association
Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)
Member, China General Chamber of Commerce
Member, New York City Bar Association
Member, New York State Bar Association
Publications and lectures
Speaker, “Navigating the Crossroads: Government Shutdown, H-1B Wage Proclamation, and the Future of the Weighted Selection Process.” Fragomen, Webinar, 16 October 2025.
Featured, “American Balkan Chamber of Commerce Reception – Furthering Growth Through Relationship Building.” Gazeta DIELLI, 23 September 2025.
Interviewed, “Eda Derhemi – Një Zë Frymëzues në Ligjin e Emigracionit të Biznesit në Shtetet e Bashkuara të Amerikës.” Fjala e Diasporës, 1 July 2025.
Panelist, “Immigration Law Panel.” City University of New York Hunter College, Webinar, 9 April 2025.
Speaker, “Planning for the Future: Possible Nonimmigrant Visa Options After Graduation.” St. John’s University School of Law, Webinar, 3 April 2025.
Panelist, “NextGen Professional Conference 2025.” Toronto, Canada, 29 March 2025.
Speaker, “St. John’s Law Spring (Break) Into Law Practice | Basics of U.S. Employment-Based Immigration.” Fragomen, New York, NY, 3 March 2025.
Speaker, “Utah Tech Week | Hiring International Employees Workshop.” Fragomen, Salt Lake City, UT, 29 January 2025.
Author, “The Codification of the Deference Policy in the H-1B Modernization Regulation: A Final Act by the Biden Administration.” Fragomen, Blog, 9 January 2025.
Speaker, “Impact of a Second Trump Administration on Employment-Based Immigration: What to Expect, How to Prepare & Benchmarking.” Fragomen, Webinar, 18 November 2024.
Speaker, “Immigration Law – Spring 2024.” New York Law School, Webinar, 29 February 2024.
Speaker, “Visa Options for Start-ups in the United States.” SOSA Accelerator Program, New York, New York, 25 October 2023.
Speaker, “Fragomen and BYU Immigration Academy | TN Classification.” Fragomen, Webinar, 2 May 2023.
Speaker, “Immigration Law – Spring 2023.” New York Law School, Webinar, 9 March 2023.
Speaker, “Fragomen and BYU Immigration Academy | H-1B Classification and Factual Scenarios.” Fragomen, Salt Lake City, Utah, 26 April 2022.
Contributor, “Meeting Employment Verification Obligations in a Climate of Increased Enforcement.” The Metropolitan Corporate Counsel, Volume 21, No. 2 (February 2013): 7. Print; and January 28, 2013: n.pag. Web.
Eda’s insights
January 6, 2025 | Fragomen news
September 11, 2017 | Video
