O-1 Visa for

Artists.

Tailored explanation for how Founders qualify.

TRUSTED BY INNOVATORS:

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Lead or Starring Role

You have performed, or will perform, in a lead or starring role in productions or events that have a distinguished reputation. Playbills, press releases, or articles proving your lead role in a solo gallery show, a major festival, or a well-known theatrical production.

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Lead, Starring, or Critical Role (Organizations)

You have performed in a lead, starring, or critical role for your production. We frequently work to get references from top ad agency, museums production companies to find the right references to attest to your industry success.

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Major Commercial or Acclaimed Success

You have a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes, with measurable impact. We worked with high box office receipts for a film you directed, significant album sales, or evidence that a product you designed was a major commercial hit.

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High Remuneration

You have commanded, or will command, a high salary or other substantial remuneration for your services in relation to others in the field. Contracts, invoices, or pay stubs showing your pay is substantially above the average for your field. Using union-scale wages (like SAG-AFTRA) is also strong proof.

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Significant Recognition

You have received significant recognition for your achievements from organizations, critics, government agencies, or other recognized experts in your field. This is primarily shown through your expert reference letters. It can also include testimonials, "best of" list selections, or requests from organizations for you to speak or participate

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Press

National or international recognition like critical reviews about you in major newspapers and major magazines, Reviews of your work (not just an event listing) in Artform, Variety, Communication Arts, or the arts section of a major newspaper.

O-1 criteria explained for Artists

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