0-1 artist visa

[nicksusi]

<p>Hi,</p>

<p>This is my first post to this forum. I’m an international student attending the Berklee College of Music, and I’m interested in getting an artist visa. Does anyone know how to go about doing this? Do you have to go through a lawyer? It seems so expensive…</p>

<p>Thanks for your help!</p>

<p>Cheers,</p>

<p>Nick</p>

[b_r_um]

<p>O-1 visas are known as “celebrity visas”. You are unlikely to qualify for one this early in your career. Here are the eligibility requirements, taken straight from the USCIS website:</p>

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Evidence that the beneficiary has received, or been nominated for, significant national or international awards or prizes in the particular field, such as an Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy or Director’s Guild Award, or evidence of at least (3) three of the following: </p>

<p>-Performed and will perform services as a lead or starring participant in productions or events which have a distinguished reputation as evidenced by critical reviews, advertisements, publicity releases, publications, contracts or endorsements</p>

<p>-Achieved national or international recognition for achievements, as shown by critical reviews or other published materials by or about the beneficiary in major newspapers, trade journals, magazines, or other publications</p>

<p>-Performed and will perform in a lead, starring, or critical role for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation as evidenced by articles in newspapers, trade journals, publications, or testimonials.</p>

<p>-A record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes, as shown by such indicators as title, rating or standing in the field, box office receipts, motion picture or television ratings and other occupational achievements reported in trade journals, major newspapers or other publications</p>

<p>-Received significant recognition for achievements from organizations, critics, government agencies or other recognized experts in the field in which the beneficiary is engaged, with the testimonials clearly indicating the author’s authority, expertise and knowledge of the beneficiary’s achievements</p>

<p>-A high salary or other substantial remuneration for services in relation to others in the field, as shown by contracts or other reliable evidence</p>

<p>If the above standards do not readily apply to the beneficiary’s occupation in the arts, the petitioner may submit comparable evidence in order to establish eligibility (this exception does not apply to the motion picture or television industry).

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<p>[USCIS</a> - O-1 Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement](<a href=“http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b9930b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=b9930b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD]USCIS”>http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b9ac89243c6a7543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=b9930b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=b9930b89284a3210VgnVCM100000b92ca60aRCRD)</p>

[ArtistVisaGuide]

<p>It is not true that you cannot obtain an artist visa at this stage.</p>

<p>The vast majority of O-1 visa applicants are recent college graduates looking to extend their time in the U.S working as artists.</p>

<p>Whether you are or are not approved for an artist visa is entirely up to you.</p>

<p>If you can show the USCIS that you are a vital part of the music scene in the U.S and/or your home country, you will definitely be approved.</p>

<p>Don’t give up!</p>

<p><a href=“http://www.ArtistVisaGuide.com%5B/url%5D”>www.ArtistVisaGuide.com</a></p>

[tmarti]

<p>Are you ridiculous…Not anyone can get an “01-Visa” that is why it’s specific… </p>

<p>Every musician would like be considered for an Artists Visa but that doesn’t alone qualify you for being able to get one no matter how many tricks you pull. </p>

<p>There are numerous documents you must provide, records of proof, evidence, publications, awards and many recommendations from other recognized experts, organizations and agencies in the field and all criteria is verified.</p>

<p>It’s not “entirely up to you”…!</p>

[tmarti]

<p>It’s not entirely up to you because an O-1 visa applicant must be petitioned by a U.S. company, or a U.S. agent. O-1 applicants may not self-petition.</p>