{"id":7503,"date":"2020-11-13T20:12:19","date_gmt":"2020-11-13T20:12:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/?page_id=7503"},"modified":"2026-02-09T18:50:04","modified_gmt":"2026-02-09T18:50:04","slug":"visa-and-tax-for-foreign-guest-artists-action","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/learn\/advocate\/visa-and-tax-for-foreign-guest-artists-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Take Action: Visa and tax for foreign guest artists"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>At a time when international cultural exchange is of great value to the international interests of the United States, orchestras and nonprofit arts organizations continue to confront delays and uncertainties getting approval for visa petitions for foreign guest artists. In a coordinated effort with other national performing arts organizations, orchestras are working with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Department of State, and Congress to improve the immigration procedures for foreign guest artists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Contacting Congress is simple and will make a difference. We have prepared an advocacy campaign with essential background, talking points, and a template letter for you to personalize your communication with policymakers. Please note that identical copies of your letter will go to both of your Senators and your Representative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Take Action: Visas For Foreign Guest Artists<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-coral-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/advocate\/contact-congress-today\/?vvsrc=%2fcampaigns%2f39062%2frespond\">Contact Congress<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Issue Brief (PDF)<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-coral-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Active_Final_-Visa-Processing_2025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IMPROVING THE VISA PROCESS FOR FOREIGN GUEST ARTISTS<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h6 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>KEY DEVELOPMENTS<\/strong> (PDFs)<\/h6>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Recommendations-for-PA-Visa-Policy-August-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">League partners with Tamizdat and others in re-issuing multi-agency arts visa policy recommendations<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (August 2023)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Arts-Sector-Comments-on-DHS-Fee-Proposal_FINAL_2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">League and Arts Stakeholders Oppose Artist Visa Fee Increase Proposal<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 (03\/16\/23)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/2.15.23_USCIS-Artist-Visa-Fee-Letter-FINAL_PINGREE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Rep. Chellie Pingree Urges USCIS Director to Reconsider Artist Visa Fee Increase Proposal<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (02\/15\/23)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Arts-Stakeholder-Comments_Form-I129O-and-MISC_031722.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">League and arts visa stakeholders recommend USCIS form I-129 and policy improvements<\/a> &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>(03\/17\/22)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/Consular-Fee-Comments_PAVWG_Feb-28-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">League leads arts stakeholder objections to consular fee increases<\/a> &#8211;&nbsp;<\/strong>(02\/28\/22)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/League-and-Tamizdat-to-USCIS-Ombudsman-RE-Expedited-Service_012622.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League and Tamizdat Suggest Expedite Improvements to USCIS Ombudsman<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (01\/26\/22)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Arts-Stakeholder-Comments_Form-I129O-and-MISC_101821.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League leads arts stakeholder comments on DHS visa petition form proposal<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (10\/18\/21)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Artist-Travel-State-Department-May-2021.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League and national arts organizations urge U.S. Department of State to support artist travel and other policy improvements<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (05\/17\/21)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Arts_Visa_Stakeholder_Comments_USCIS-2021-0004_May2021-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League leads Arts Visa Stakeholder Comments to USCIS to Improve Visa Process<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (05\/19\/21)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Signed-Arts-Request-to-DOS-regarding-COVID-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League partners with Tamizdat requesting COVID-19 accommodations from Department of State for U.S. cultural sector<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (04\/14\/21)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Signed-Arts-Request-to-USCIS-regarding-COVID-19_012921.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League partners with Tamizdat requesting COVID-19 accommodations from USCIS for U.S. cultural sector<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; (01\/29\/21)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Artist-Visas-COVID-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League co-leads U.S. Performing Arts Sector Request for COVID-Related Flexibility from USCIS and Department of State<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; April 1, 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/LeagueofAmericanOrchestras-O-and-P-Form-Comments-12-20-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League Comments on Proposed Form I-129O and I-129MISC<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; December 20, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Arts-O-and-P-Visa-2019-Comments-12-11-19.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League Leads Group Objection to Proposed Fee Increase and Other Changes<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 December 16, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Simplified_CWA_Performing_Arts_Comments-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">League Joins Comments to IRS Regarding CWA Proposal<\/a><\/strong> &#8211; August 5, 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/March_EO_Arts_Coalition_Statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arts statement on&nbsp;March&nbsp;Immigration Executive Order<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 March 21, 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/ArtistImpactofTravelBan-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Arts Statement on January Immigration Executive Order<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 February 15, 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/americanorchestras.org\/league-statement-on-travel-ban-executive-order\/\">League statement on -Immigration Executive Order<\/a> <\/strong>&#8211; January 30, 2017<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a time when international 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