{"id":7470,"date":"2020-11-13T17:09:22","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T17:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/?page_id=7470"},"modified":"2021-02-24T20:20:17","modified_gmt":"2021-02-24T20:20:17","slug":"visa-and-tax-for-foreign-guest-artists","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/visa-and-tax-for-foreign-guest-artists\/","title":{"rendered":"International Artists\/Visas"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>By inviting foreign musicians to perform, orchestras provide American audiences the opportunity to experience a diversity of musical talent and encourage a supportive climate for U.S. orchestras to perform abroad.&nbsp; Understanding the U.S. visa and tax requirements can smooth the way for successfully engaging international artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the links below, the League provides guidance for navigating the complicated visa and tax laws, updates on recent policy changes, and opportunities to weigh in with Congress to 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class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"news\"><a name=\"#news\"><\/a>Foreign Artist Visa and Tax News<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"ThreespotBlock l-fullwidth\">\n  <div class=\"l-wrap--large\">\n    <ul class=\"Listing\" id=\"block_5faeebc3f91c6\">\n    \n      <li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"January 21, 2026\">January 21, 2026<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/nea-bow-owners-visas-and-charitable-giving\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">NEA, Bow Owners, Visas, and Charitable Giving<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          In This Issue: Congress Preserves NEA Funding as FY26 Grants Roll Out; Learn Essential Next Steps for Bow Owners; Visa Processing Changes and Challenges; How Will 2026 Charitable Giving Respond to Tax Policy Changes?\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"November 21, 2025\">November 21, 2025<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/nea-updates-worldwide-vote-on-bows-2026-giving-resources-and-more\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">NEA Updates, Worldwide Vote on Bows, 2026 Giving Resources, and 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aria-label=\"September 2, 2025\">September 2, 2025<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/policy-action-ahead-as-congress-returns-to-dc\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Policy Action Ahead as Congress Returns to DC<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          In This Issue: Action: Speaking Up for Music and Conservation; Support Arts in Education Week: September 14-20, 2025; Keeping Up Momentum on NEA Advocacy; Increased Visa Wait Time and Processing Issues\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"July 8, 2025\">July 8, 2025<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/major-updates-on-tax-reform-ticketing-and-much-more\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Major Updates on Tax Reform, Ticketing, and Much More<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          In This Issue: Congress Passes Comprehensive Tax Reform; NEA Grants and Updates; Ticketing Reform Under Consideration by DOJ and FTC; News for Bow Owners: Protected Species Policy; and New Edition of Form for Artist Visa Petitions, And New Fees to Come\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" 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Senate Releases Tax Reform Package<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          Orchestras continue to speak up as Congress takes action on policies that will have a big impact on charitable giving and the nonprofit sector. The U.S. Senate has released its draft comprehensive tax reform package, modifying the version passed by the U.S. House of Representatives last month as part of a massive budget reconciliation bill.\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"June 6, 2025\">June 6, 2025<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/travel-ban-bipartisan-nea-action-public-broadcasting-funding-and-protected-species\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Travel Ban, Bipartisan NEA Action, Public Broadcasting Funding, and Protected Species<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          In This Issue: Travel Ban and Partial Restrictions Issued by Administration; Bipartisan House Letter Calls for Reinstatement of NEA Grants; Public Media Funding Faces Serious Threat in Rescission Request; Protecting Species, Supporting Music\n        <\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n                <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"ListingItem Listing-list-item\">\n  <div class=\"ListingItem-wrapper CoverLink-parent\">\n    <div class=\"ListingItem-content has-no-img\">\n              <div class=\"ListingItem-metaInfo\">\n                      <p class=\"ListingItem-topic f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"Advocacy\">Advocacy<\/p>\n                  <\/div>\n      \n              <p class=\"ListingItem-date f-uppercase\" aria-label=\"May 27, 2025\">May 27, 2025<\/p>\n      \n      <h2 class=\"ListingItem-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/spring-into-action-latest-policy-updates\/\" class=\"CoverLink\">Spring Into Action: Latest Policy Updates<\/a><\/h2>\n\n              <p class=\"ListingItem-description CoverLink-over\">\n          In This Issue: Flex Your Policy Muscle; News! 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