VISAS FOR ARTISTS, ENTERTAINERS, AND ATHLETES

Artists, fashion models, and entertainers from around the world are eligible for special visas to come and perform and work in the United States. This category includes many different types of artists including hair stylists, makeup artists, fashion designers, writers, sculptors, photographers, and artisans such as highly skilled carpenters. Of course, athletes of all kinds are also included in this category.

• Our offices have extensive experience in assisting music groups, professional agents, managers, entertainment companies, touring companies, fashion models, singers, actors, recording engineers, back-up musicians, and other individuals in the arts and entertainment industry to secure visas to work in the United States.
• Entertainers who are planning to perform in the United States either with a group, band, orchestra, or on their own, need to secure a proper visa before they may do so. These visas can be obtained for individuals who are solo artists, members of groups, or even artisans such as painters, sculptors, photographers, or even carpenters of high quality and repute.
• Processing such visas is generally a two-step process. First, a petition must be filed with the USCIS in the United States. Then, the artist will need to apply for a visa at a local U.S. Consulate abroad. Filing such petitions requires satisfying many requirements and providing the proper evidence in support of the petition.