which visa

Gator says on Jan 31, 2008, 19:40:

You might try the state department on a cultural visa but I would not get my hopes up. IMHO individual trourist visas would be a waste of time

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raquel23 says on Jan 31, 2008, 20:50:

hi gator, how could they apply for a visa together, as a band... because i am worried about some of them being approved and others being denied. It would be useless if some could come and the other members cannot.

Raquel

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Robert Jorge says on Jan 31, 2008, 21:36:

Raquel, I would search the USCIS site for the types of visas and proceedure in obtaining the appropriate one. Also, I imagine it would be much easier if they were sponsered first by a potential employer.

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Mononoke28 says on Feb 1, 2008, 07:25:

Find out what type of visa Colombian singers get to perform in the States. I know it's some kind of work type visa and I know they have to prove that they have places booked so they're allowed to be here for that amount of time. It's not easy unless you're a working artist.

Diana

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Gator says on Feb 1, 2008, 19:36:

The usual visa for an entertainer is called a "P" Visa. Before the Embassy can process an application for a P visa, the employment must be approved by the office of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the United States on the basis of a petition, form I-129, filed by the United States sponsor of the group.

The P Visa is a Non-Immigrant Visa allowing certain individuals to work temporarily in the United States. The P Visa allows for individuals that are part of a team or entertainment group to come to the United States and perform temporarily. Other classifications under the P Visa cover individuals who perform, teach or coach in culturally unique programs.

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eywed says on Feb 1, 2008, 19:53:

Gator , when an employer request a group get a visa like this is that employer responsable for those members financialy while there in the U S ?

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Gator says on Feb 1, 2008, 20:58:

Yes

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eywed says on Feb 1, 2008, 21:02:

Great! not what I wanted to hear.

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Gator says on Feb 1, 2008, 22:04:

eywed, i was a little misleading in that the I-129P petitioner is responsible for any repatriation fees from the US back to Colombia.

The embassy has a web site dealing with these types of visas;
http://bogota.usembassy.gov/scpvisa.html

FYI this process is VERY complicated and expensive.

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eywed says on Feb 1, 2008, 22:07:

Ahhhhh thanks buddy

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raquel23 says on Feb 3, 2008, 18:57:

thanks everybody for your advice, well... they would be coming as artists in search for some shows to perform, so they wouldnt have anything set up before they come or at least not untill very close for their arrival. From reading everybodys responses im assuming the easiest and fastest visa would be a tourist visa?? I assume... So then, when they do come home and while visiting i can help them find some bookings..

How does that sound to everybody?

Raquel

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slguy says on Feb 3, 2008, 19:09:

sounds like "Good Luck" is in order!

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Gator says on Feb 4, 2008, 09:12:

Can't work on a tourist visa-get caught and deportation then like a minimum of a 3-year wait or possibly 10 years before being allowed to apply for another visa

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Mononoke28 says on Feb 5, 2008, 11:52:

They'd have to get paid under the table. But first, they'd have to find someone who would be willing to hire them without legal papers.

Diana

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