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 in arts, education, athletics or other entertainment related areas. 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 will 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.