A two day workshop to learn step by step how and when apply for an artist visa.

STRESS FREE O-1 ARTIST VISA APPLICATION explains to artists, curators, performances, film directors and musicians the complex entertainment visa requirements.

The O-1 work visa is for applicants who possess extraordinary abilities arts, education, athletics or other entertainment related areas are eligible. To initiate the process it is necessary to organize different types of information. In this regard, the O -1 visa can be confusing and stressful, it takes time and a considerable amount of planning.

In this workshop, each participant will learn how prioritize issues and time in order to build a solid case. The goal is to organize and present, a solid argument that proves that the participant gathers extraordinary abilities in their field.

The students will learn the many aspects involved in the O -1 visa petition process. The first stage of the workshop focuses on selecting the material and ideas to be presented to the attorney; you become familiar with key terminology used in the process. For instance, how prepare a CV using the standards required for the application, and how elaborate a solid and organized recollection of experiences and achievements. By the second day, we will learn how to frame these records in order to build a concise press kit; we will learn about the importance of timing, planning and goal settings in the task of avoiding the unexpected. At the end of the workshop, the participants will have the tools to start working on their application for an O-1 visa.

NOTE: This workshop covers a considerable amount of information but it cannot cover everything! The information is not legal advice and cannot ensure the success on the process. For specific advice on a specific matter, contact a qualified immigration attorney.

INSTRUCTOR

Helena Acosta is an independent art curator and artist consultant. Founder of Producción Aleatoria a space for investigate and promote digital culture and contemporary photography projects. Her work as a researcher has developed in different countries such as Japan, USA, Spain, Colombia, Cuba and Venezuela. The lines of her work focus on the study of photography and media art in relation to contemporary social dynamics and processes. In 2012 she served as curator of the Biennial of Emerging Art : Kinetic legacy held in the spaces of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Caracas. In 2013 she participated as a curator in the first edition of the The Wrong Digital New Digital Art Biennial, created by David Quilles in Brazil. Currently, she is part of the curatorial team of French Project Super Art Modern Museum (SPAMM). Her work has earned two awards from emerging curators by the Generalitat of Catalonia in Spain and the Institute of Contemporary Art Tokyo Wonder Site in Japan.

Helena has extensive experience advising artists who have applied for 0-1 visas. She herself currently holds and 0-1 visa in the USA. Sign Up at http://reversespace.org/stress-free-o-1-artist-visa-application/