Composer/musican JP Jofre was looking for an O1 visa lawyer based in NY to help him with his second O1 application and we were ready to assist.
1. Tell me about your artistic life
I am a composer and bandoneon player. I mostly work with symphony orchestras and chamber music.
2. What are you currently working on right now?
Currently writing 2 double concertos for clarinet-bandoneon and violin-bandoneon, both with string orchestra, piano and percussion.
3. What visa are you on right now?
O-1 Visa
4. Tell me about any difficulties you may have faced while applying for the visa?
Getting documents signed, since most artists are busy traveling. Some times finding a petitioner.
5. Do you have any advice for people who might want to apply for the same visa as you?
Try not to pay for petitioner, I've heard many young artist have paid for someone to be their petitioner when most of the time it can be your friend/colleague. Meet with your lawyer first and make sure your recommendation letters and contracts are ready to be signed before you ask your contractors-colleagues to sign the documents.
For more information about the O1 / Artist visa check out our O1 / Artist Visa Application Guide and O1 / Artist Visa Immigration FAQ.
Immigration law can be convoluted and complex. At the Law Offices of Marcus Yi, we are NYC based O1 / Artist Visa lawyers devoted to guiding you through US immigration law. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
1. Tell me about your artistic life
I am a composer and bandoneon player. I mostly work with symphony orchestras and chamber music.
2. What are you currently working on right now?
Currently writing 2 double concertos for clarinet-bandoneon and violin-bandoneon, both with string orchestra, piano and percussion.
3. What visa are you on right now?
O-1 Visa
4. Tell me about any difficulties you may have faced while applying for the visa?
Getting documents signed, since most artists are busy traveling. Some times finding a petitioner.
5. Do you have any advice for people who might want to apply for the same visa as you?
Try not to pay for petitioner, I've heard many young artist have paid for someone to be their petitioner when most of the time it can be your friend/colleague. Meet with your lawyer first and make sure your recommendation letters and contracts are ready to be signed before you ask your contractors-colleagues to sign the documents.
For more information about the O1 / Artist visa check out our O1 / Artist Visa Application Guide and O1 / Artist Visa Immigration FAQ.
Immigration law can be convoluted and complex. At the Law Offices of Marcus Yi, we are NYC based O1 / Artist Visa lawyers devoted to guiding you through US immigration law. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
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