The Orlando, Florida Law Offices of Catherine R. Henin-Clark, P.A., assists athletes, artists and entertainers obtain visas to live and work in the United States.
Our immigration lawyers handle work visa matters including:
For a consultation regarding visas for athletes, artists and entertainers, contact the immigration lawyers at the Law Offices of Catherine R. Henin-Clark today.
Athletes coming to the U.S. with the intention of engaging in employment will be required to obtain a non-immigrant work visa or a green card. The most common work visas for athletes are:
If you are an athlete considering applying for a visa, you should contact Orlando immigration lawyer Catherine R. Henin-Clark to discuss your particular situation. With a personal consultation, we can identify the process which best suites your needs.
We handle athlete visa claims for clients throughout Florida and the United States, as well as those around the world, including China, Canada, Mexico, the European Union, India and elsewhere.
Artists and entertainers coming to the U.S. with the intention of engaging in employment will be required to obtain a non-immigrant work visa or a green card. The most common work visas for artists and entertainers is the O-1 Visa.
Select foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities in the arts, sciences, education, business, entertainment or athletics who will work in the U.S. in a position relevant to their extraordinary ability may qualify for an O-1 Visa. In order to qualify, the applicant must demonstrate international prominence in his/her particular area of extraordinary ability with significant documentation, usually in the form of objective evidence. Such documentation generally consists of publications in prominent newspapers, magazines, books or peer-reviewed journals; evidence of citations; patents; awards; certificates; reference letters from other prominent individuals in the field and other objective acknowledgement of extraordinary ability. A US company or agent must sponsor the foreign national for O-1 status.
Obtaining an international visa to work as an artist or entertainer in the U.S. is a time-consuming and tedious process. Government bureaucracy and red tape are a hassle, especially when you’re only going to be working in the country for a short amount of time. As part of this lengthy process, you may need to obtain a letter of consultation that vouches for your artistic excellence. These can be difficult to get if you are not already associated with a union or other professional association.
If you are an artist or entertainer who is working with an immigration lawyer on an O-1 Visa application, we can review your materials and write a letter of consultation. We can help ANY artist or creative professional with this process.
O-3 Visas are available to immediate family members (spouses and children under the age of 21) who are accompanying the employee to the US. O-3 Visas are generally granted for the same period as the O-1 Visa, and must be extended accordingly. Family members may attend school or university, but cannot work in the US in O-3 status.
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Contact the Law Office of Catherine R. Henin-Clark today to discuss your situation with our seasoned Orlando immigration lawyers.
If you are an athlete, artist or entertainer seeking to obtain a visa to live and work in the United States, contact the immigration lawyers at the Law Offices of Catherine R. Henin-Clark today. Schedule a free consultation and case evaluation.
Our immigration attorneys are dedicated to serving individuals and businesses through the practice of immigration law. Our mission is to provide you with individual attention and professional service at every step on the path toward achieving your immigration goals.
Contact the immigration lawyers at Catherine R. Henin-Clark, P.A., for more information about work visas for athletes, artists or entertainers.
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