Should An Artist Trademark Her Name? Artists and Creatives are often focused with the creation of their work and the artistic process. And rightly so, they should be focused on their artistry and developing their work. However in the 21st Century, in order for an artist or creative to succeed within her craft, she must start to understand the business of the arts and how that affects the distribution and visibility of her work. The Business of the Arts The Business of the Arts refers to all marketing, transactional, promotional, social media management and business practices connected to the artist and her work. These activities…
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Overview of the Artist/O-1 Visa
Overview of the Artist/O-1 Visa
Overview of the Artist/O-1 Visa
The O-1 visa is a work visa with a maximum validity period of 3 years. You cannot volunteer your time or work as you need to demonstrate to the government that you will be employed. You can either file for an employer-based petition or an agent-based petition. Filing with an employer-petitioner can be restrictive as you can only be employed by your employer r and can only have one job during the validity period of your O-1 visa, unless you file an amended petition. With an agent petitioner, you are allowed to work on behalf of multiple employers within your field of endeavor. This is…
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What to Do Before Filing for the EB-1A
The EB-1A is a green card based on extraordinary ability. Step 1: Consult with an Attorney and Have a Strategy Session It is essential that you get a professional opinion of an experienced immigration attorney. You should ensure that you have the proper qualifications to qualify for the EB-1A. A strategy session gives you the opportunity to discuss the individual requirements, your portfolio, the current trends in law, and anything else that will affect the approval of your application. This will help you secure an understanding of where you fit in the context of the EB-1A, your field, the federal regulations, etc. Step…
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O-1 Criterion: National or International Recognition in Your Field
One of the six criteria for the O-1 visa is national or international recognition within your field. There are a variety of ways you can satisfy this criterion of national or international recognition. This can include press articles, publications of your work, or press features. It is extremely critical that when you are applying for the O-1 visa to pursue any opportunity to be featured in a publication, whether it be your own work or a press article. Yet, it is important to note that USCIS has preference for certain types of press features or press articles. For example, having your art in…
Do You Need a High Salary for the O-1 Visa?
Do You Need a High Salary for the O-1 Visa?
Do You Need a High Salary for the O-1 Visa?
The O-1 visa is a professional work visa, not a volunteer visa. This means that you must include proof of your future work in the United States, including how much you will be making. Form I-129 includes a section that asks for your proposed salary in your future employment. It is important to note that when citing the requirements for the I-129, Congress made it clear that the future employment should not be speculative. The high salary criterion is one of the six ways to meet the minimum requirements. There are many ways to meet the high salary requirement. First, it is important to…
Your CV and Why It’s Important for Your O-1 Visa
Your CV and Why It’s Important for Your O-1 Visa
Your CV and Why It’s Important for Your O-1 Visa
The CV: it’s a critical piece of your petition. Yet, both attorneys and clients alike often overlook the CV in the O-1 process. A CV is also your resume. Therefore, this document should include your achievements, accomplishments, education, skills, etc. Unfortunately, more often than not, a traditional CV is not impressive in the eyes of your immigration officer. It is important to understand the difference between a standard CV and an O-1 CV. Traditionally, a CV is a brief document detailing your education, skills, and most recent employment history. Contrastingly, an O-1 CV does not place as much emphasis on your education and skills as…