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6 Things to Consider Before Applying for a US Artist Visa

In case you haven’t been paying attention lately, the United States have been cracking down more and more on immigration. That means it is becoming increasingly difficult for artists from around the world to acquire their visa to play in America.

Before artist might have been able to slip past through customs for a gig or two on a tourist visa but that is now a thing of the past. If you aren’t from the US and want to play in the US, you’ll need what is called an O-1B Visa also known as a nonimmigrant visa for those that possess extraordinary ability in the arts.

In order to qualify for the O-1B Visa you’ll need to be recognized nationally and internationally. We’ve put together a list of 6 things to consider before you schedule your next tour in the US:

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