
IMMIGRATION LAW FOR
ARTISTS & CREATIVES
SERVICES
Teirstein Law is a boutique New York City law firm founded by Katia Teirstein, focused on immigration law at the intersection of art, culture, and creativity. We assist artists and creative professionals across industries build their careers in the United States, supporting talent in all forms of artistic and creative expression. We also guide families and businesses through the immigration process, helping them pursue temporary or permanent residence in the United States.
ABOUT
Katia Teirstein is the founding partner of Teirstein Law, a New York attorney recognized for her work in immigration law. Since 2012, she has helped artists and creative professionals across industries bring their talent to the United States, combining legal expertise with a deep understanding of how to tell each client’s professional story to USCIS.
Click below to meet Katia and learn more about the attorney behind your case.
CLIENTS
We work with artists and creatives across every discipline, including tattoo artists, sculptors, painters, and illustrators-- as well as fashion designers, makeup artists, stylists, musicians, film & television, theatre, and beauty brands.
We also represent businesses, from start-ups to global companies, as well as families seeking to build their future in the United States.

ABOUT US
Founded by Katia Teirstein in 2012, Teirstein Law is a women-led immigration firm with a deep focus on the art and beauty world.
We understand that every artist's path is different. We build each petition around your own body of work, so your talent is presented to USCIS clearly and convincingly.
