In many cases, it is advantageous to supply as much information going back as many years that can be submitted. Here volume really does count.

1. C.V. / Résumé charting rise to top of artistic endeavor
2. Copies of Top 3 accolades
3. Featured articles in national trade, or popular magazine, etc.
4. Copy of publishing deal with major label
5. Copy of royalty statements showing major earnings
6. Copy of contracts for performances showing major earnings
7. Copy of contracts for any commissioned work for national or international audience
8. Copy of any peer recognition for outstanding achievements
9. Copy of any hit records or sold out shows, nationally ointernationally
10. Copy of membership to elite union for senior / outstanding performers
11. Endorsements by other commercial entities based on notoriety success in artistic field
12. Agent contracts to perform at prestigious engagements

These are just some of the documentation you could submit, although if you have an accolade not mentioned in this checklist, then submit them anyway as accolades will vary from profession to profession.

Entertainers Visa Guide: O1