Catherine V. Wadhwani

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body_WadhwaniCatherineVAs a member of the firm's Labor & Employment Department, Catherine focuses her practice exclusively on immigration law. Since 1995, she has been representing clients in nearly all types of immigration law matters. Her practice primarily comprises business, health care and academic immigration issues, including the preparing and filing of J-1 waiver applications, nonimmigrant petitions and permanent residence filings.

Before Fox Rothschild

Before joining Fox, Catherine was counsel in the labor and employment practice group at Spilman Thomas & Battle.

Beyond Fox Rothschild

Since 2010, Catherine has served on the Athena Award Program Host Committee (Pittsburgh Chapter). In 2012, she published an interview with the 2011 Athena Award recipient in a special Athena program insert in the Pittsburgh Business Times.  In addition, from 1998 to 2003, she was a member of the Asian Women's Institute Steering Committee.

Catherine is also a frequent speaker on a variety of immigration topics.

Client Resources

Immigration View Blog
U.S. immigration law comprises a system of highly complex, intricate, many-layered statutes, regulations, informal agency materials and policies which are often influenced by the current political climate. Anyone attempting to navigate this system needs attorneys well versed in the nuances of this multifaceted process. Join our experienced immigration bloggers as they provide regular updates for employers on the full gamut of immigration issues ranging from hiring, compliance and employment best practices to the latest developments in visa news and coverage of significant immigration-related decisions, as well as practical advice to ease the immigration process.
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Honors and Awards

  • Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers in America for Immigration Law (2010-2013)

Practice Areas
Immigration
Health Law
Labor & Employment
International

Bar Admissions

Pennsylvania

West Virginia


Education

J.D., University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 1990

B.S., cum laude, University of Pittsburgh, 1987


Court Admissions

Pennsylvania State and Federal Courts

West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals


Memberships

American Immigration Lawyers Association, Pittsburgh Chapter – Past Chair, Vice Chair, Treasurer, first Young Lawyer's Division liaison, Chair of the Nominating Committee, Coordinator of Celebrate America Writing Contest

Allegheny County Bar Association, Immigration Practitioner's Committee

Pittsburgh Human Resources Association

SHRM

Athena Award Program and Luncheon Committee, Pittsburgh Chapter