VISA FOR SOLO ARTIST
O-1B Extraordinary Ability in the Arts Visa *FOR SOLO ARTISTS ONLY*
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- Standard: Show “distinguished reputation” – more prominent than the avg musician in your genre in your country or internationally
- Evidence required: Itinerary for up to 3 years, contracts between artist and US venues/production companies, press about the artist’s achievements, and reference letters from individuals in the genre (other musicians, producers, reputable journalists)
- Visa duration: Based on gigs booked but maxes out at 3 years and can be renewed indefinitely
- Visa IS “adjustable”: Artist can apply for Permanent Residency if they can meet the high standard of being a top musician in their genre (although most aren’t interested unless they want to live in the US for 180 days out of the year)
- O-2 support visas are available for anyone who is ESSENTIAL to the performance of the O-1 artist: Tour managers, sound engineers, backup singers, backup band, etc.
- O-3 visas are available for Spouse and Children of the O-1 artist to travel to the US with the artist (although no work authorization is offered with these for the family)
VISA FOR GROUPS OR BANDS OF 2 OR MORE
P-1B A Member of an Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group *For bands of 2 or more, including what would be ESSENTIAL personnel*
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- Same standards as for SOLO ARTIST, HOWEVER, the P-1B is not adjustable (can’t get Green Card directly) unless the individual applying can meet the O-1 standards as an individual
- Issued in 1-year increments, but also can be extended indefinitely
- P-4 visas are available for Spouse and Children of the O-1 artist to travel to the US with the artist (although no work authorization is offered with these for the family)
- Group members must have performed together for at least 1 year before filing
VISA FOR INVESTORS IN THE PLATFORM – E-2 Treaty Investor Visa
- Must be from one of the following countries (Chile is included):
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/treaty.html - Must make a “substantial investment” in the US economy:
- Capital investment will be the purchase of the license, physical commercial space (at least a closed-door shared space, if not a standard office), personnel, and office equipment (Conservatively, investing company’s US bank statement will show between $80-200K in debits before filing)
- Must have an immigration conforming business plan that shows 5 year revenue projection and 5 year job creation plan (hire US nationals, either citizens or Green Card holders).
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