What are the special visas for artists and entertainers and how famous does one have to be to get one?
The typical nonimmigrant visas for artists and entertainers are O’s and P’s. O’s require that individuals establish through substantial documentation that they are of “distinguished ability.” This is a lower standard than the “extraordinary ability” standard required for permanent residents or for non-artists in O-1 status. P’s are divided into three categories: P-1, P-2, and P-3. The first category is for entertainment groups or individual athletes; the second is for individuals involved in an established reciprocal arts exchange program; and the third is for culturally unique artists, entertainers, and coaches. This last category is very useful for artists who cannot provide substantial documentation of sustained renowned ability. Laura Danielson is well known for her representation of international artists, entertainers, and athletes and has written and spoken widely on this topic. [For more see LINK.
The typical nonimmigrant visas for artists and entertainers are O’s and P’s. O’s require that individuals establish through substantial documentation that they are of “distinguished ability.” This is a lower standard than the “extraordinary ability” standard required for permanent residents or for non-artists in O-1 status. P’s are divided into three categories: P-1, P-2, and P-3. The first category is for entertainment groups or individual athletes; the second is for individuals involved in an established reciprocal arts exchange program; and the third is for culturally unique artists, entertainers, and coaches. This last category is very useful for artists who cannot provide substantial documentation of sustained renowned ability. Laura Danielson is well known for her representation of international artists, entertainers, and athletes and has written and spoken widely on this topic.
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