Home to many genres of music and famous artists, the American art and music industry is at the forefront of the world’s industry. The firm’s principal partner, Priscillia Sundah Suntoso, is a graduate of Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP). In her many years of practice, she has represented musicians, performers, songwriters, publishers, and record company personnel in their applications for visas to live and work in the United States. Ms. Suntoso also has experience with a wide array of clients from the art industry, including fine artists, sculptors, painters, photographers, special effect artists,and those at the cutting-edge age of 3D technology.
“The Artist Visa”
The O-1 visa, also known to industry players as the artist visa, is granted to “extraordinary” artists and their support personnel. The visacan be valid for up to three years, depending on the length of the work contract or itinerary of events. Many types of evidence can be used to establish distinction within the profession. The secret of the success of an O-1 petition is in the preparation: two to three months preparation time is advisable. When appropriate, we will also process visas for support personnel and their spouse and children.
P-1 Visa
This visa is available to persons who seek to come to the United States temporarily to perform as a member of an internationally renowned entertainment group. Often, the performance schedule is provided months or even weeks before the visa is needed.Obtaining the evidence needed to acquire the visa in a short amount of time, including dates for which each member has belonged to the group, photographs, and proof of group travel, can feel overly cumbersome. Fortunately, we are equipped to prepare the P-1 Visa application expeditiously for those with an immediate need.
Culturally Unique Visas – the P-3 or Q visas
The P-3 and Q visas are intended to promote artistic cultural exchange. The purpose of a P-3 visa is to allow an individual or a group to introduce and develop a unique or traditional ethnic form of art with the intention to further the understanding of the unique art form. The Q nonimmigrant exchange program, however, is intended to provide practical training and employment, and one must be at least 18 years old to be able to obtain Q nonimmigrant status.As a native of Indonesia, Ms. Suntoso has encountered many culturally unique groups and individuals that qualify for this visa, and is prepared to apply for this visa for those who are eligible.
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
In special circumstances, O-1 visa holders are also eligible to seek permanent residency through the EB-1 Alien of Extraordinary Ability category. This category is not restricted to “extraordinary” artists, but is also available to athletes, extraordinary business persons, and scientists. Throughout the years, Ms. Suntoso has successfully completed cases for a wide array of professions in the United States, including artists, business owners, public health professionals, and weathermen. Contact us for further inquiries. Please allow a realistic six months to prepare such a filing.