Visas and Green Cards for Artists, Musicians and Performers

Hi there,
An independent rock band from Colombia is planning on getting a artist visa to tour the US in October this year. They want to play Canada for a few days, and then back to the US for a few more dates, and then they go back to Colombia. How should we proceed? Will they need a multiple visa? Will they need a visa for Canada as well? They will not be playing bars, only venues. Thank you!

I have studied here in the US since 2007 and am graduating from the best conservatory in the US now. I have already sung minor roles in a major house here in the us and also major roles abroad. i have been employed on OPT at a major opera company in the US for the next season in their young artist program, starting after the summer. I have received full scholarships at all schools attended and also received several awards/grants abroad. My work as a singer is freelance, no major opera company in the US hires people on longer contracts, so can I get a Green Card and live here from now on?

if a band becomes famous in a country (bangladesh for this instance) what are their chances of self sponsoring themselves for EB1 green cards in usa? the band wants to open a label in usa as well . in this instance, the band has performed on the biggest tv stations/shows in bangladesh, has their songs been played on commercial radio in bangladesh, performed in the most well established venues in bangladesh where most famous artists only perform, and has millions of fans. They have articles published of them in newspapers and magazines, and has won awards with their music. is this good for GC

Hello, my boyfriend is a songwriter and musician. We are both Canadian. We were thinking of driving down to the US and trying to book shows in local bars in small towns across the US. We would pass a hat around as a means to make money. I would be traveling with him. What kind of visa would we need? Thank you.

Hi, I'm a Canadian artist who loves traveling in the U.S. and have noticed many great art/craft shows. Is it possible for me to get a visa or green card to be able to attend these shows to sell my work?

Hi, I'm French and I've got a booking/management agency. My artists are becoming famous and I want to book them in United States, to play in clubs as deejays. What type of visa my artists must have, and what type of visa managers of the agency must have to go ?
Thanks you, and excuse me for my English

Hello, I'm a Canadian musician and my band has been asked to do a one time charity event in America in which we won't be paid, but will get great exposure. We want to do it, do we need a working visa just for this one day non profit event ?

6 years in the US, 1st O1-B expired on Feb15, sent in application for the 2nd O1-B already in December. The itinerary wasn't sufficient, response due by April 26th, ready to send in the completed itinerary plus additional letters of intended employment. My household is in New York. I'm still here. Am I illegal now? Is there a grace period? Thanks!

I am a dancer and if I want to teach and do auditions and perform in USA which visa is the best?

Hello, I'm italian professional musician and I got many good credits from US. I signed two deals with US companies. I need to stay long time in US cause I have just a tourist Visa. What I have to do? What is Visa that I need to get? Thank you.

I currently am holding H-1B, working at the university as staff pianist (full time). I am looking into the option to apply for O-1 or EB as my H1B expires in mid-May. I am a pianist of an award-winning chamber ensemble as well, who recently contracted with a management. Due to the nature of my profession, there are many temporary, part-time jobs/gigs that were offered, which I couldn't take because of my current visa status. I wonder obtaining an O-1 will provide me more freedom to be active as a collaborative pianist. Thank you~!

Hi i am a singer from Australia and want to come to NYC this year to audition for broadway. I have performed on cruise ships for the past 2 years and have performed in many theatre productions in sydney. I have a BI visa so does this mean i can live in the US for up to 6 months? I was told if i get a job in singing whilst I'm there, i can i get sponsored to live and work there. Is this correct?

I'm an Portuguese artist working with different medias like painting, drawing, photos, video and installation. I've got some awards, published books with my work and with international exhibitions at Spain, Belgium, Italy, Shanghay, Macau and Brasil. Now i want to move and work at USA....how i can get the 0'1B Visa to do this for three years? What i'll need?