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Navigating Difficult Waters: Immigration Laws As They Relate to Foreign Artists, Entertainers and Athletes.
In the past quarter century, the arts and sports world has exploded far beyond the scope of national borders. “Multiculturalism” has become a buzzword in the U.S. almost guaranteed to elicit grant money as we thirstily explore and reinterpret the myriad artistic traditions of others. American artists and athletes routinely perform in countries throughout the world, and in exchange we invite their counterparts here. It is typical in any major U.S. city to have a choice of weekend entertainment as diverse as taking in an Indonesian gamelan concert, a Finnish folk festival, or a Chinese acrobatic display. Foreign sports such as soccer and cricket have grown in popularity and many of our world-class athletes, from professional basketball players to U.S. Olympic coaches, are foreign.
Immigration Issues for Artists, Entertainers and Athletes.
Under U.S. immigration law, a basic rule that applies in nearly all situations, is that artists, entertainers, and athletes cannot come to the U.S. to work in any capacity without special advance work permission.
