[Tango-L] Good news! VISA guidelines for Tango artists

[burak ozkosem]

I just got an update message from Association of Performing Arts
Presenters regarding update about Artist Visa regulations by USCIS as
of Dec 16, 2009. As a Tango producer and organizer, this gives me
relief.
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USCIS Reinstates Multi-Employer Petitioning Process

In response to concerns expressed by the national performing arts
community, the USCIS has reinstated the ability of a petitioner to
file a single petition for artists coming to the U.S. for an itinerary
of events with multiple arts organizations. A November 20, 2009 USCIS
memo offers some clarification for petitioners.

When seeking visa approval for an itinerary involving multiple
employers or venues, the petitioner does not have to demonstrate that
it normally serves as "an agent" outside of the petition process.

Find the the latest visa petition requirements here:

http://www.artistsfromabroad.org/immigration/ins_i129andi539petitioner.html
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Burak Ozkosem
Producer
Miami Beach Tango Marathon
Burak's Tango Week