ARTISTS

O-1 Visa for Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievements

The O-1 nonimmigrant visa is for the individual who possesses extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business, or athletics, or who has a demonstrated record of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry and has been recognized nationally or internationally for those achievements.

To qualify as an alien of extraordinary ability in the field of arts, the alien must be recognized as being prominent in his or her field of endeavor as demonstrated by the following:

• √ (A) Evidence that the alien has been nominated for, or has been the recipient of, significant national or international awards or prizes in the particular field such as an Academy Award, an Emmy, a Grammy, or a Director's Guild Award; or
• √ (B) At least three of the following forms of documentation:

• √ ((1) Evidence that the alien has 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;
• √ 2) Evidence that the alien has achieved national or international recognition for achievements evidenced by critical reviews or other published materials by or about the individual in major newspapers, trade journals, magazines, or other publications;
• (3) Evidence that the alien has performed, and will perform, in a lead, starring, or critical role for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation evidenced by articles in newspapers, trade journals, publications, or testimonials;
• (4) Evidence that the alien has a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes as evidenced by such indicators as title, rating, 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;
• (5) Evidence that the alien has received significant recognition for achievements from organizations, critics, government agencies, or other recognized experts in the field in which the alien is engaged. Such testimonials must be in a form which clearly indicates the author's authority, expertise, and knowledge of the alien's achievements; or
• (6) Evidence that the alien has either commanded a high salary or will command a high salary or other substantial remuneration for services in relation to others in the field, as evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence; or
• (C) If the criteria in paragraph (o)(3)(iv) of this section do not readily apply to the beneficiary's occupation, the petitioner may submit comparable evidence in order to establish the beneficiary's eligibility.

GREEN CARD THROUGH EXTRAORDINARY ABILITY

Are you a successful artist, performer, or entertainer and thinking of living and working in the U.S.? You might be able to sponsor yourself for a Green Card without the need of an employer or a job offer.

THIS (ARTISTS, ENTERTAINERS, PERFORMERS) WOULD FALL UNDER THE EB-1 CATEGORY BELOW

If you feel that you currently can or with some support will be able to gather evidence of 3 out of the 10 listed criteria below contact us for a FREE EVALUATION OF YOUR CASE BY IMMIGRATION EXPERTS:

• √ Evidence of receipt of nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
• √ Evidence of your membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members
• √ Evidence of published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media
• √ Evidence that you have been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel
• √ Evidence of your original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
• √ Evidence of your authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
• √ Evidence that your work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
• √ Evidence of your performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
• √ Evidence that you command a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
• √ Evidence of your commercial successes in the performing arts