Employment-Based Visa Options
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We provide clear and personalized support for every stage of the employment-based immigration process.
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Borders Shouldn’t Hold Back Talented Artists and Entertainers
As a working creative, your daily life is defined by your boundless passion and artistry. Whether you’re lining up tours as a musician, opening galleries as a fine artist, or debuting gastronomic delights as a chef, your skill speaks for itself. When you make the decision to bring your practice to the United States, however, you may soon find yourself overwhelmed by questions.
Our Arts & Entertainment Team Is Ready to Guide You Through Every Step of the Process
What visa do I need? What kinds of work can I do while I’m in the United States? How do I find a petitioner if I’m self-employed? Can I bring my support staff? Can I bring my spouse? McEntee Law Group’s experienced Arts & Entertainment attorneys are ready to walk you through these questions and more. Whether you’re applying for U.S.-based work for the first time, extending your stay, or coming back after time away, our efficient and knowledgeable team can work with you to get the visa you need.
As a full-service immigration law firm, McEntee Law Group can handle the visa process from start to finish, leaving you with the time and mental space to focus on doing what you do best. Our attorneys can consult on and prepare petitions for nonimmigrant options like the ever-nuanced O-1B extraordinary ability visa, the band-favorite P-1B internationally renowned performance group visa, and the P-3 culturally significant artist or entertainer visa. Looking to stay awhile (or forever)? Our firm frequently handles permanent residence “green card” cases for artists and performers. We are proud to help connect the American public with some of the most exciting creatives across the globe.
Immigration Options for Artists & Entertainers:
O-1B Visas
For individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts seeking temporary work in the U.S.
The O-1B visa is an incredible but oft-misunderstood visa option. Though its rigorous criteria ask that you show significant recognition for your ability in the arts, “the arts” is not actually defined by USCIS. Our attorneys have had the fortune of assisting a laundry list of exciting creatives in applying for O-1B visas, including musicians, painters and other visual artists, dancers, comedians, chefs, music producers, event producers, cinematographers, architects, content creators, marketing professionals, and more.
P-3 Visas
For member of an Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group.
P visas in general are a broad category of entertainment-related visas meant for short-term employment in the United States. With up to 1 year of validity, the P-1B visa is specific to internationally recognized entertainment groups. This might be the visa for you if your band is going on tour, or if your theatre troupe is running a show. There are even special provisions for circus performers!
P-3 Visas
For artists or entertainers coming to the U.S. to participate in culturally unique programs.
The P-3 visa, like the P-1B, is a short-term visa with a validity of up to 1 year. If your artistic practice is steeped in cultural tradition, you might just qualify. Whether you’re an Irish dancer or part of a Mariachi band, the P-3 visa allows you to enter the United Sates to participate in a cultural event that furthers the understanding or development of your culturally unique art form. Teaching and coaching your art form are also allowed, making the P-3 a wonderful option for those looking to advance in their career in another country while embracing their heritage.
Green Cards
For arts and entertainment professionals seeking permanent residence.
The United States is undoubtedly a global hub of art of all kinds, and it’s easy to see why. If you’ve decided that you want to contribute to that reputation in the long-term, ask about your green card options! Certain arts and entertainment professionals may be eligible for the EB-1A or EB-2 permanent residence pathways. These cases take a long time to prepare and can take a long time for USCIS to adjudicate, meaning that it’s never too early to start the process of investing in your future.
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Gathering Evidence
We carefully gather and organize all necessary evidence to ensure it directly addresses the specific requirements of your application.
Preparing & Filing Your Case
Our team will draft a comprehensive application, which you’ll have the opportunity to review and provide feedback on before submission.
Post-Decision Steps
After your case has been submitted, there may be additional steps such as an interview or consular processing. We will be with you along the way.
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Whether you are a talented individual eager to share your extraordinary skills on the global stage, or a business striving to build your team with international expertise, our door is open to guide you. Please contact us to schedule a consultation today.