Entertainment Visa Attorney in Los Angeles

The Law Offices of Carlos Barrios can assist you with an Entertainment Visa

If you or someone you know is a professional athelete or entertainer, you may be qualified to obtain an Entertainment Visa. Also known as a P-1 visa, this allows a foreign national to obtain entry into the United States as a non-immigrant for a temporary stay. In order to qualify for an Entertainment visa, an athlete or entertainer must be able to establish that they have a Alien athletes who compete individually or as part of a team at an internationally recognized level, and alien entertainers who perform as part of a group that has received international recognition as outstanding for a sustained and substantial period of time are covered under the P-1 visa category. They must establish that they have a "high level of achievement in the field evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered, to the extent that such achievement is renowned, leading, or well-known in more than one country."

With the very specific requirements needed to obtain this type of a visa, you will need a knowledgeable Los Angeles Immigration Defense attorney to handle the matter for you. With our years of experience, the Law Offices of Carlos Barrios will be able to ensure you qualify and have every opportunity to obtain your Entertainment visa.

Los Angeles Entertainment Visa Lawyer

In order to apply for an Entertainment visa you will need to meet certain criteria. For atheletes, along with the petition we can assist you to file, we will need a contract between yourself or your team and a major U.S. sports league or sports organization or a consultation from a labor organization. In addition, two of the following types of evidence will be required:

Participation in a prior season with a major U.S. sports league;
Participation in a prior season with a U.S. collegiate team;
Show what the International ranking of the individual or team is;
Significant honors or awards in the sport received by the individual or team;
Participation at international events with a national team;
A written statement from a member of the sports media or other recognized expert indicating how the athlete or team is internationally recognized;
A written statement from an official in the governing body of the sport outlining how the athlete or team is internationally recognized

For an entertainer, at least three of the following types of evidence will be required:

The group has performed and will perform services as a leading or starring group for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation;
The group has acquired a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed successes;
The group has and will continue to perform a starring role in productions or events with a distinguished reputation;
The group has achieved international recognition and acclaim for outstanding achievement in its field as evidenced by reviews in major newspapers, trade journals, magazines or other published material;
The group has achieved significant recognition for achievements from organizations, critics, government agencies, or other recognized experts in the field;
The group commands a high salary compared to others similarly situated.

As can be seen, in order to qualify for an Entertainment visa you or your team or group must be highly qualified and well recognized. The Law Offices of Carlos Barrios has distinguished at professional Immigration attorneys who will assist you in providing the needed documentation in order to expedite your Entertainment visa. Contact us today so that we can provide you with excellent service.

Contact a Los Angeles Entertainment Visa Attorney from the Law Offices of Carlos Barrios for assistance in obtaining an Entertainment Visa.