O-1 Music Visas
The O-1B visa is for individuals with extraordinary abilities, enabling them to work legally in the United States in their area of expertise including performing artists as well as crew, managers, and others. For bands and groups, the O-1/O-2 visas are the most economic route (over the P-1 visas) because they are valid for up to three years when prepared correctly.
Who Qualifies For An O-1B?
To qualify, applicants must show they are distinguished in music world.
Evidence may include (not all required):
- High streaming numbers or charts;
- Press: Media coverage, articles, interviews, or features that highlight the beneficiary's work in major publications;
- Past shows at major venues and/or festivals;
- Awards.
What Are The Perks Of The O-1B Visa?
The O-1 can be renewed indefinitely.
O-1B's can bring support personnel (O-2s).
O-1Bs can work for multiple employers.
There are no caps on O-1B visas like some other visas (such as H-1B).
How It Works
- 1. We will guide you in gathering the right evidence to meet these standards. The O-1B visa has stringent eligibility criteria. We will help you understand what qualifies as "extraordinary ability" in your field.
- 2. Attorneys assist in compiling and organizing the necessary documents, such as awards, publications, reviews, and letters of recommendation. We know how to present this evidence effectively to maximize your chances of approval.
- 3. Immigration procedures can be time-consuming and stressful. Having legal assistance streamlines the process, saving you time and alleviating the stress associated with navigating the complexities of the visa application.
- PREMIUM PROCESSING: Petitions can be expedited in just 2 weeks with USCIS's premium processing.
Who Are The Parties Involved?
- BENEFICIARY: The beneficiary is the artist, i.e., the foreign national seeking to enter the United States to pursue work within their area of extraordinary ability.
- EMPLOYER: The employer is whoever is paying the artist directly. There are various ways to structure these petitions. They can be set up so the artist can work with various studios, only one studio, or even open their own studio.
- PETITIONER: The Petitioner is the liaison between employers and US Government and must be a US company or person. If the artist will only work at one US studio, typically that studio will be both petitioner and employer. Otherwise, you can use a third party as petitioner.
Who Are We?
Based in Los Angeles, DMT Law Firm holds a decade of specialized experience in entertainment and business immigration. We have successfully obtained O-1 and/or O-2 visas for well over 1,000 clients including tattoo artists for major studios. Notably, our client roster boasts influential figures from all industries such as Faith No More, Capleton, Tame Impala, The Smashing Pumpkins, The Naked and Famous, and World of Dance, Fabricio Werdum, and many others.