Important Updates
Important Updates
August 20, 2025 | ThailandThailand: New Rules Forthcoming for Board of Investment-Promoted Companies
August 21, 2025 | United StatesFragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™
August 21, 2025 | 🌐United States: Appeals Court Stays Postponement of TPS Terminations for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
August 20, 2025 | European UnionEuropean Union/Schengen Area: Internal Schengen Border Checks Situation
August 20, 2025 | SingaporeSingapore: New Salary Benchmarking Table by Sector Now Available
August 20, 2025 | ThailandThailand: New Rules Forthcoming for Board of Investment-Promoted Companies
August 21, 2025 | United StatesFragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™
August 21, 2025 | 🌐United States: Appeals Court Stays Postponement of TPS Terminations for Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua
August 20, 2025 | European UnionEuropean Union/Schengen Area: Internal Schengen Border Checks Situation
August 20, 2025 | SingaporeSingapore: New Salary Benchmarking Table by Sector Now Available
August 20, 2025 | ThailandThailand: New Rules Forthcoming for Board of Investment-Promoted Companies
Subscribe
Fragomen.com home
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMedia
Search Fragomen.com
  • Our Services
    For EmployersFor IndividualsBy IndustryCase Studies
  • Our Tech & Innovation
  • Our People
  • Our Insights
    Worldwide Immigration Trends ReportsMagellan SeriesImmigration AlertsEventsMedia MentionsFragomen NewsBlogsPodcasts & Videos
  • Spotlights
    Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump AdministrationTravel & Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle EastImmigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance RoadmapHumanitarian and Evolving Legal Pathways (HELP)Vietnamese ImmigrationAustralian Immigration: New Skills in Demand Visa
  • About Us
    About FragomenOfficesResponsible Business PracticesFirm GovernanceRecognition

Our Services

  • For Employers
  • For Individuals
  • By Industry
  • Case Studies

Our Tech & Innovation

  • Our Approach

Our People

  • Overview / Directory

Our Insights

  • Worldwide Immigration Trends Reports
  • Magellan Series
  • Immigration Alerts
  • Events
  • Media Mentions
  • Fragomen News
  • Blogs
  • Podcasts & Videos

Spotlights

  • Navigating Immigration Under the Second Trump Administration
  • Travel & Mobility Considerations: Situation in the Middle East
  • Immigration Matters: Your U.S. Compliance Roadmap
  • Humanitarian and Evolving Legal Pathways (HELP)
  • Vietnamese Immigration
  • Australian Immigration: New Skills in Demand Visa

About Us

  • About Fragomen
  • Offices
  • Responsible Business Practices
  • Firm Governance
  • Recognition
Select Language
  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German

Select Language

  • English
  • French
  • French - Canadian
  • German
ContactCareersMedia
Eda Derhemi

Counsel

Eda Derhemi

Eda Derhemi
Eda Derhemi
  • People

Counsel

Eda Derhemi

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Albanian
  • Italian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 646 861 6855

F:+1 212 446 0368

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Albanian
  • Italian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 646 861 6855

F:+1 212 446 0368

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Albanian
  • Italian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 646 861 6855

F:+1 212 446 0368

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin
  • PrintPrint
  • SaveSave

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.

As an immigrant herself, Eda brings personal insight and empathy to her work. She is actively involved in pro bono efforts, including volunteering with CUNY Citizenship Now and Safe Passage, where she has provided legal guidance to unaccompanied minors and immigrant families. She also supports aspiring legal professionals through her involvement in the pre-law program at CUNY Hunter College.

Eda began her career with Fragomen as a law clerk in 2012. Her previous experience includes internships with the New York City Council and the Honorable Justice Schack of the Kings County Supreme Court, a boutique immigration firm in New York prior to attending law school.

Eda is fluent in Albanian and English and proficient in Italian.

As an immigrant herself, Eda brings personal insight and empathy to her work. She is actively involved in pro bono efforts, including volunteering with CUNY Citizenship Now and Safe Passage, where she has provided legal guidance to unaccompanied minors and immigrant families. She also supports aspiring legal professionals through her involvement in the pre-law program at CUNY Hunter College.

Eda began her career with Fragomen as a law clerk in 2012. Her previous experience includes internships with the New York City Council and the Honorable Justice Schack of the Kings County Supreme Court, a boutique immigration firm in New York prior to attending law school.

Eda is fluent in Albanian and English and proficient in Italian.

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

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 9, 2025 | Blog post

The Codification of the Deference Policy in the H-1B Modernization Regulation: A Final Act by the Biden AdministrationRead more

January 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces Five New Partners and Nine New CounselRead more

September 11, 2017 | Video

My Fragomen Story - Eda Derhemi, New YorkRead more

Eda’s insights

January 9, 2025 | Blog post

The Codification of the Deference Policy in the H-1B Modernization Regulation: A Final Act by the Biden AdministrationRead more

January 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces Five New Partners and Nine New CounselRead more

September 11, 2017 | Video

My Fragomen Story - Eda Derhemi, New YorkRead more

Eda’s insights

January 9, 2025 | Blog post

The Codification of the Deference Policy in the H-1B Modernization Regulation: A Final Act by the Biden AdministrationRead more

January 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces Five New Partners and Nine New CounselRead more

September 11, 2017 | Video

My Fragomen Story - Eda Derhemi, New YorkRead more

Country / Territory

  • United StatesUnited States

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Albanian
  • Italian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 646 861 6855

F:+1 212 446 0368

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Eda’s insights

January 9, 2025 | Blog post

The Codification of the Deference Policy in the H-1B Modernization Regulation: A Final Act by the Biden AdministrationRead more

January 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces Five New Partners and Nine New CounselRead more

September 11, 2017 | Video

My Fragomen Story - Eda Derhemi, New YorkRead more

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Albanian
  • Italian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 646 861 6855

F:+1 212 446 0368

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Eda’s insights

January 9, 2025 | Blog post

The Codification of the Deference Policy in the H-1B Modernization Regulation: A Final Act by the Biden AdministrationRead more

January 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces Five New Partners and Nine New CounselRead more

September 11, 2017 | Video

My Fragomen Story - Eda Derhemi, New YorkRead more

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Get in touch

Languages

  • English
  • Albanian
  • Italian

Contact information

Email

[email protected]

T:+1 646 861 6855

F:+1 212 446 0368

New York, NY

Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP

1400 Broadway

New York NY 10018

United States

Connect via Linkedin

Eda’s insights

January 9, 2025 | Blog post

The Codification of the Deference Policy in the H-1B Modernization Regulation: A Final Act by the Biden AdministrationRead more

January 6, 2025 | Fragomen news

Fragomen Announces Five New Partners and Nine New CounselRead more

September 11, 2017 | Video

My Fragomen Story - Eda Derhemi, New YorkRead more

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Share

  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Explore more at Fragomen

Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America™ honors numerous Fragomen attorneys for excellence in immigration law, including Partner Sarah K. Peterson, who received the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award.

Learn more

Video

Greek Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

In this video, Senior Manager Ben Morgan offers a comprehensive overview of Greek citizenship by descent—a key pathway for individuals with Greek ancestry to obtain citizenship.

Learn more

Blog post

Start Smart: Visa Pathways for Educational Opportunities in Thailand

Partner Aim-on Larpisal and Senior Knowledge Management Specialist outline key visa options available to international students seeking to study in Thailand, emphasizing strategic planning for a smooth application process.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Partner Charles Johanes contributes to Global Mobility Lawyer’s Guide to Global Immigration

Partner Charles Johanes contributed insights to the Australia section of a global immigration and mobility guide.

Learn more

Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s Employers

Pittsburgh Managing Partner Alex Castrodale and Associate Adam Teets highlight the need for US employers to prepare for unannounced immigration compliance checks.

Learn more

Blog post

From Ground Staff to Game Day: UK Skilled Worker Visa Changes in 2025 and the Impact on the Hidden Workforce in Sports Sector

Associates Stephanie Fitton and Halil Kaya and Paralegal Marcus Alexander Lang-Rawlings discuss how UK changes to the Skilled Worker visa in 2025 are reshaping sports sector employment.

Learn more

Blog post

Talent & Policy: Navigating Career Beginnings and Hiring Challenges in Singapore

Assistant Business Immigration Managers Jeszel Panistante-Cabral, Elsie Lim and Nellanie Quimson explore the complexities young professionals face entering the workforce and the evolving hiring landscape in Singapore.

Learn more

Blog post

Global Mobility Support and Visa Services: Fragomen’s Outbound Solutions from Germany

Director David Iannella discusses Fragomen Germany’s approach to outbound immigration solutions and how the office supports global mobility through visa services and compliance expertise.

Learn more

Blog post

Lifting the Curtain: Saudi Arabia Demands Full Disclosure of Real Company Owners

Corporate Services Manager Asfandyar Sheikh and Assistant Corporate Services Manager Ka-Ying Leung discuss Saudi Arabia’s push for corporate transparency through new ownership disclosure rules.

Learn more

Video

Fragomen's Posted Worker Compliance Solutions

In this video, we share an overview of Fragomen's posted worker compliance solutions.

Learn more

Blog post

From Facilitation to Surveillance: How Digitalization Will Impact Your European Compliance Program

Partner Jo Antoons and Managers Sara Fekete and Andreia Florina Ghimis explore how digitalization is reshaping European compliance programs and share how organizations can prepare with Fragomen’s support.

Learn more

Media mentions

People Management: What the UK’s Industrial Strategy and Immigration Reforms Mean for Employers

Partner Rajiv Naik examines how the UK’s industrial strategy and immigration reforms will reshape talent access and create new opportunities for HR and mobility teams.

Learn more

Awards

Fragomen Attorneys Recognized in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America™

The 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America™ honors numerous Fragomen attorneys for excellence in immigration law, including Partner Sarah K. Peterson, who received the distinguished “Lawyer of the Year” award.

Learn more

Video

Greek Citizenship by Descent: Are You Eligible?

In this video, Senior Manager Ben Morgan offers a comprehensive overview of Greek citizenship by descent—a key pathway for individuals with Greek ancestry to obtain citizenship.

Learn more

Blog post

Start Smart: Visa Pathways for Educational Opportunities in Thailand

Partner Aim-on Larpisal and Senior Knowledge Management Specialist outline key visa options available to international students seeking to study in Thailand, emphasizing strategic planning for a smooth application process.

Learn more

Fragomen news

Partner Charles Johanes contributes to Global Mobility Lawyer’s Guide to Global Immigration

Partner Charles Johanes contributed insights to the Australia section of a global immigration and mobility guide.

Learn more

Media mentions

Pittsburgh Business Times: Viewpoint: Immigration Compliance: A Strategic Imperative for Today’s Employers

Pittsburgh Managing Partner Alex Castrodale and Associate Adam Teets highlight the need for US employers to prepare for unannounced immigration compliance checks.

Learn more

Blog post

From Ground Staff to Game Day: UK Skilled Worker Visa Changes in 2025 and the Impact on the Hidden Workforce in Sports Sector

Associates Stephanie Fitton and Halil Kaya and Paralegal Marcus Alexander Lang-Rawlings discuss how UK changes to the Skilled Worker visa in 2025 are reshaping sports sector employment.

Learn more

Blog post

Talent & Policy: Navigating Career Beginnings and Hiring Challenges in Singapore

Assistant Business Immigration Managers Jeszel Panistante-Cabral, Elsie Lim and Nellanie Quimson explore the complexities young professionals face entering the workforce and the evolving hiring landscape in Singapore.

Learn more

Blog post

Global Mobility Support and Visa Services: Fragomen’s Outbound Solutions from Germany

Director David Iannella discusses Fragomen Germany’s approach to outbound immigration solutions and how the office supports global mobility through visa services and compliance expertise.

Learn more

Blog post

Lifting the Curtain: Saudi Arabia Demands Full Disclosure of Real Company Owners

Corporate Services Manager Asfandyar Sheikh and Assistant Corporate Services Manager Ka-Ying Leung discuss Saudi Arabia’s push for corporate transparency through new ownership disclosure rules.

Learn more

Video

Fragomen's Posted Worker Compliance Solutions

In this video, we share an overview of Fragomen's posted worker compliance solutions.

Learn more

Blog post

From Facilitation to Surveillance: How Digitalization Will Impact Your European Compliance Program

Partner Jo Antoons and Managers Sara Fekete and Andreia Florina Ghimis explore how digitalization is reshaping European compliance programs and share how organizations can prepare with Fragomen’s support.

Learn more

Media mentions

People Management: What the UK’s Industrial Strategy and Immigration Reforms Mean for Employers

Partner Rajiv Naik examines how the UK’s industrial strategy and immigration reforms will reshape talent access and create new opportunities for HR and mobility teams.

Learn more

Stay in touch

Subscribe to receive our latest immigration alerts

Subscribe

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Our firm

  • About
  • Careers
  • Firm Governance
  • Media Inquiries
  • Recognition

Information

  • Attorney Advertising
  • Legal Notices
  • Privacy Policies
  • UK Regulatory Requirements

Have a question?

Contact Us
  • LinkedIn
  • Youtube
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • Twitter

© 2025 Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP, Fragomen Global LLP and affiliates. All Rights Reserved.

Please note that the content made available on this site is not intended for visitors / customers located in the province of Quebec, and the information provided is not applicable to the Quebec market. To access relevant information that applies to the Quebec market, please click here.