Artists from Abroad: The Complete Guide to Immigration and Tax Requirement for Foreign Guest Artists
Co-hosted by the League and the Association of Performing Arts Presenters, ArtistsfromAbroad.org features complete and up-to-date guidance on the visa process and tax treatment for foreign guest artists. Check the News Flash page regularly for the most recent updates and tips.
Contact the League for Assistance
The League’s Washington, D.C. office regularly provides information on the latest policy changes, letters of support to accompany orchestra visa petitions, and one-to-one technical assistance to orchestras navigating the visa process. For assistance, contact
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in the League's D.C. office.
Improve Visa Policy – Track Your Petition!
The League and other national performing arts service organizations are working with Congress to improve USCIS procedures regarding regular processing of O & P visas. To be successful in our efforts to reduce processing times, we need your assistance. Please use the League tracking form for each petition you submit
Always Obtain a Proper Visa
It is unlawful to hire any foreign individual who does not hold the proper work visa. The financial damage your orchestra may incur as a result of a cancelled or substituted performance will never outweigh the penalties for unlawfully hiring a foreign guest artist.