USA Artist Visa Costs (2024)

O-1 – Temporary Artist Visa
Here are the costs broken down:
USCIS Form I-129: $460
Union Consultation Letter approx $250 – $500
US Embassy Consular Processing $190 +
Print & Postage $150
Total = $1,050 – $1,300 approx
Premium Processing: $2,500* (not necessary)
Attorney Fee: $8,000 approx

Review: ArtistGreenCard.com

Mei, Z and I DIY’d our visa applications using the site ArtistGreenCard.com We met at a party and discovered we had both used their service. That party was the impetus for starting this site with Jason. We owe our careers in the USA to ArtistGreenCard.com so here is our review…

How can an artist immigrate to the US? (Easier Than You Might Think)

There are several paths to working in the USA in your specialist field – we have selected the pertinent ones out of the potential 22 visa types below. We have not included the possible student visas as we are concerned that if you are already an ‘expert in your field’ the USCIS might question why are you on a student visa. We ask that you consider that on your visa journey.

ARTIST EB1 and O1 visa Recommendation Letter

All recommendation letters should: 1. be written on headed paper 2. be dated 3. contain a greeting such as ‘Dear USCIS’ or ‘Dear Examiner’ 4. have a brief introduction of the letter writers accolades 5. tell how the writer knows the artist 6. *detail how the artist is extraordinary 7. most importantly be signed be accompanied with a bio of the referee or proof of the notability of the organization