U.S. Artist & Creative Visas
Bring Your Talent
to the World Stage.
O-1, P, and EB-1 visas for artists, performers, and creatives — handled by an award-winning immigration & entertainment law firm.
The Problem
The U.S. immigration system wasn't built for creative careers.
Portfolios, residencies, press, festivals, commissions — the language of an artistic career rarely matches the boxes USCIS officers expect. One weak petition can stall a tour, a film, or a decade of work.
The Promise
We translate acclaim into the language USCIS approves.
Abachi Law has built a practice around international artists — structuring evidence, drafting petitions, and shaping the story behind your career. O-1 and EB-1 cases are backed by a money-back guarantee.
Start Your Free AssessmentVisa Categories
Find the pathway that fits your career.
O-1B
Extraordinary Ability in the Arts
Ideal for: Actors, musicians, visual artists, directors, designers, choreographers
See O-1B detailsO-1A
Extraordinary Ability in Sciences, Athletics, Business & Education
Ideal for: Athletes, founders, researchers, engineers, educators
See O-1A detailsEB-1
Extraordinary Ability Green Card
Ideal for: Artists & professionals seeking permanent residency
See EB-1 detailsP-1A
Internationally Recognized Athletes
Ideal for: Individual athletes and athletic teams
See P-1A detailsP-1B
Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group
Ideal for: Bands, ensembles, dance companies, theatre groups
See P-1B detailsP-3
Culturally Unique Artists & Entertainers
Ideal for: Traditional, ethnic, folk, and cultural performers
See P-3 detailsWhy Abachi Law
A boutique firm built for international creative talent.
Led by Shervin Abachi, Esq. — a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2025) and AVVO Clients' Choice (2024) attorney — Abachi Law is a passionate advocate for international creative talent. Every petition is treated as a portfolio piece: structured evidence, narrative care, and aggressive follow-through.
Our Process
Five steps from first call to approval.
- 01
Initial Consultation
We listen to your goals, your career, and your timing.
- 02
Eligibility Evaluation
We map your career onto USCIS criteria and recommend a category.
- 03
Document Collection
We organize portfolio, press, contracts, and expert letters.
- 04
Petition Preparation
We draft the narrative and submit a polished I-129 or I-140.
- 05
Follow-Up & Support
We respond to RFEs and support you all the way to approval.
Risk Reversed
The only artist-visa practice with a money-back guarantee.
On qualifying O-1 and EB-1 cases, if USCIS doesn't approve your petition, you get your legal fees back. Optional add-on, subject to an opt-in fee and attorney approval — because we only take cases we believe in.
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Client Stories
Artists who now call the U.S. home.
"Shervin understood my career the way directors do — he saw the story in it. My O-1 came through faster than I expected."
"I had press, awards, and a portfolio but no idea how to present it. Abachi Law made the case for me — clearly, beautifully, persuasively."
"Responsive, strategic, and genuinely invested. They treated my work like it mattered, and the petition reflected that."
Results may vary based on individual circumstances and are not guaranteed. Read reviews on AVVO →
FAQ
Answers to the questions artists actually ask.
Both are temporary work visas, but O-1 is for individuals of extraordinary ability who meet several USCIS criteria, while P-1 is for internationally recognized athletes and entertainment groups. O-1 is more flexible and is the most common choice for individual artists.
Your extraordinary career belongs in the U.S.
Free assessment. No obligation. Backed by a money-back guarantee on O-1 and EB-1 cases.