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WE ARE AN IMMIGRATION LAW PRACTICE

Woods Law Group P.C. is a boutique immigration law practice that provides legal representation to fine artists, designers, photographers, filmmakers, and other creatives including performing artists. If you are an international artist looking to build your career in the United States, we want to hear more about your work because we can help you. Schedule a consultation today.

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FILE REVIEW: Send over your CV and supporting materials for review and then let’s map out a plan together.

CONSULTATION: Schedule a 60 minute one-on-one consultation to develop a plan and discuss your visa or green card application in detail.

LET’S CONNECT!: Schedule a 15 minute session to see if we can help!

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Testimonials

“Thanks to Teresa’s hard work and persistence I was able to make the United States my home. I would not have been able to do it without her. ”

— Nadia

“Teresa helped me stay in the U.S. and has been a resource for me since my case was approved so many years ago. I am proud to say that I am now a United States citizen.”

— Danny

“I am grateful for Teresa’s diligence in getting my case approved. I am now able to stay in the United States and pursue my career. ”

— Pablo

“After consulting many attorneys, the choice was obvious. Now thanks to Teresa’s efforts, I am finally able to live and work in the United States. ”

— Ana

**Teresa M. Woods Peña**

**Principal Attorney**
Teresa Woods Peña is an immigration attorney whose work focuses on Artist Visas and Green Cards. For the past twenty years, she has zealously advocated for clients seeking to remain in the United States in their applications with USCIS. She has also appeared in immigration court on behalf of clients in removal proceedings and successfully litigated their cases. She has worked as a consultant for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and has taught Asylum and Refugee Law at Yeshiva University's Cardozo Law School while leading the Human Rights Clinic’s asylum work. Formerly a Senior Program Associate with the Vera Institute of Justice’s Center on Immigration and Justice and Managing Attorney of KIND’s (Kids in Need of Defense) New York office, she now continues her work by representing artists and innovators looking to make the United States their home.
**EDUCATION**
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY, CARDOZO LAW SCHOOL, LLM
ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Juris Doctor
PURCHASE COLLEGE, B.A., Spanish Language & Culture
**BAR ADMISSION**
New York State
**AFFILIATIONS**
AILA (American Immigration Lawyers Association) -
ACES Practice Group (Athletics, Culture, Entertainment, and Science)

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**Assistant**
Megan de Guzman is a creative professional and attorney’s assistant. With a degree in Film & T.V. Production and work experience in various fields, Megan has a comprehensive understanding of many artistic practices and industries. She loves that Woods Law Group provides her the opportunity to work with talented creatives and expand her knowledge about the global art community.Megan de Guzman is a creative professional and attorney’s assistant. With a degree in Film & T.V. Production and work experience in various fields, Megan has a comprehensive understanding of many artistic practices and industries. She loves that Woods Law Group provides her the opportunity to work with talented creatives and expand her knowledge about the global art community.

**EDUCATION**
New York University Tisch School of the Arts, BFA