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ATTORNEY AT LAW      info@immigrationbureau.com  Tel. 212.580.7473
Arts &  Entertainment Division
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Since 1993,  we have represented artists of all kinds from top award winners to lesser known yet highly talented artists from all over the world.  We prefer to  obtain the broadest possible  O-1 Visa for our artist clients  so that they have   maximum freedom to  live and work for a variety of employers for a variety of projects across the USA --- whether for performing, designing, creating, exhibiting, teaching or otherwise working in their specific area of “extraordinary” ability. 

  1. Known to  some  as an  “artist visa”,  the O -1 visa  is ideal   for every kind of artist who wants to live and work in the US.
  2. For some people, O-1 may actually be “better” than a “green” card.

The  O-1 artist does not have to be an international prize winner--but must have a prominent  or distinctive career.  If the artist is working in film or TV  they should have an  outstanding achievement in film or television.

***We  will need to analyze your Portfolio/Credentials  and Resume/CV to see if you will qualify for the    O-1.  We will also need to analyze your plans and job opportunities  and information about your “sponsor” in the U.S.  To set up a Consultation/Appointment choose from the menu above ***

***O-1  Visas are for talented people working  in All The Arts, including: TV/FILM/CREW, WRITERS, VISUAL ARTISTS of All Kinds, Actor/Dancer/Performers of all kinds, Musicians of all kinds. Teachers of Arts of all kind and any field that can be considered “art” such as “martial arts”& culinary arts from chefs to sommeliers.***

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Note: Actually, O-1 is really for any person in any profession—not only  artists--- who are considered to be “extraordinary” whether it is in the  arts, science, business, athletics, or some combination. We have also represented all kinds of non-artistic talent from  one of the founder of Green Peace, to HIV Experts, Solar Energy Scientists, Oil Shipping Executives, Marketing Experts, Traders, Wine and Whiskey Experts, Education Experts, Professional Athletes and more.

Note: Young Artists/Students-Sometimes young artists (prodigies) might qualify for O-1  status, but there are other
 visa options that are probably more appropriate.

 

ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT-CONTRACTS AND ARTISTS MANAGEMENT
Since 1993, our firm has  provided legal advice to  artists & entertainment companies  in drafting contracts with their representatives including: agent(s) &  managers, as well as employment agreements for various projects.  Clients range from  a Grammy award winning song writer to  top of the charts instrumentalists and award winning perfomers of all kinds from a  female Asian Break Dancer to  Australian Stand Up  Comedians---as well as Fine Artist Reps, Galleries,  Curators, Talent Agencies & more. We also provide management  & Career advice for  an array of entertainers and artists.

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