Senior Associate
Henna Pithia
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- English
Contact information
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy, LLP
5355 Mira Sorrento Place, Suite 750
San Diego CA 92121
United States
Henna is a Senior Associate in the San Diego office, bringing more than a decade of experience advising on U.S. immigration compliance and employment‑based immigration law. Her practice spans the lifecycle of employment-based matters, with particular depth in PERM labor certification and immigrant visa petition strategy. She has substantial experience handling high-volume PERM cases, employment-based immigrant petitions under the EB-2 and EB-3 categories, and corresponding Adjustment of Status applications. Her background also includes experience with EB‑1 petitions, EB‑2 Schedule A and National Interest Waiver matters, as well as complex nonimmigrant visa petitions in the H, O and L categories.
Throughout her career, Henna has advised multinational corporate clients and individuals in fast-paced, high-volume environments, as well as on complex, highly technical matters requiring nuanced legal analysis. Her experience across multiple U.S. markets and an international business immigration practice has given her a well-rounded perspective on best practices, process efficiency and risk mitigation in employment-based immigration.
In addition to her private practice experience, Henna offers valuable insight into government adjudications through her prior service as an Asylum Officer with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. In this role, she developed a strong understanding of internal agency operations, adjudicatory standards and effective petition presentation.
Education
- University of Southern California, Gould School of Law, J.D., 2015
- University of California, Irvine, B.A., 2012
More from Henna
Admissions
Bar Admissions: California
Practice Limited to Federal Immigration & Nationality Law
Professional accomplishments
Special Certifications: University of Oxford, International Online School in Forced Migration, December 2023
Executive Committee, Los Angeles County Bar Association, International Law Section
Advisor, California Lawyers Association, International Law and Immigration Section
Publications and lectures
Panelist, “Navigating Immigration Changes in Trump’s Second Term: Key Updates for Practitioners.” Orange County Bar Association Immigration Law Section, Webinar, 3 February 2026.
Co-Author, “Best Practices and Resources for Representing Operation Allies Welcome Parolees and Afghan Nationals.” American Immigration Lawyers Association, 1 February 2023.
Panelist, “Afghanistan and Ukraine: What’s Next for Our Clients?.” 35th Annual AILA California Chapters Conference, Los Angeles, CA, 11 November 2022.
Speaker, “Immigration for a New America.” USC Gould School of Law Office of Undergraduate Law, Los Angeles, CA, November 2021.
