Sep
18
Musicians Face US P-1 Visa Delay
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British musicians who wish to perform in the US are facing mounting difficulties with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services following delays regarding the P-1 visa.
The P-1 is a necessary piece of documentation for foreign acts to travel and work in the US. Part of the requirements for the P-1 is proof that the band or performer in question has been "internationally recognized" for a "sustained and substantial" amount of time.
As a great number of bands achieved success in a relatively short amount of time (thanks to mediums such as the internet), it is proving more and more of a challenge to prove that the bands are indeed prolific and successful and therefore eligible to perform in the US.
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Feb
22
The P-1 nonimmigrant visa has been expanded after Congress passed the Creating Opportunities for Minor League Professionals, Entertainers, and Teams through Legal Entry (COMPETE) Act in December (09DEC06).
Under the expanded visa, there is an increase in the categories of athletes who can perform or compete in the U.S.