Andy

A while ago I wrote to the group asking about the possibilities of
moving from the UK to the US (California) to pursue a career in film
composition, and it was suggested that it would take 5 years to get a
GC with no guarantees especially as I wanted to avoid labor
certification as I would be freelance.

I havent really got any further with this, but I'm now wondering if I
would be able to set up a Music Consultancy in the US and then
petition myself for a H1b visa? If so, what would this entail?

Any help appreciated.

Andy.

scrubbedexpat099

I am sure if it was that easy then everybody would do it.

I suppose you could set up a Musical Consultany that would be employiing US Citizens but that does not sound what you had in mind.

Obviously UK Musicians/Actors etc do get here, I doubt is any post on this site.

Have your tried the Musicians Union? Or your Agency, would they not know?.

Andy

So far from my own research it would appear that I can't petition
myself for an H-1b visa.

I was interested in the provision, under the O visa, for an agent to
sponsor a traditionally self-employed indiviudual, but would that
have to be for a specific job, or a timeframe, or would the first job
be listed and then the visa be open for a year etc. and be updated as
new work arrives?

Also, would this visa allow dual intent so that upon arrival I could
apply for a green card?

Thanks in advcance.


[email protected] (Andy) wrote in message news:<[email protected]. com>...
    > A while ago I wrote to the group asking about the possibilities of
    > moving from the UK to the US (California) to pursue a career in film
    > composition, and it was suggested that it would take 5 years to get a
    > GC with no guarantees especially as I wanted to avoid labor
    > certification as I would be freelance.
    >
    > I havent really got any further with this, but I'm now wondering if I
    > would be able to set up a Music Consultancy in the US and then
    > petition myself for a H1b visa? If so, what would this entail?
    >
    > Any help appreciated.
    >
    > Andy.

denno

A US based agency that provides music to film studio's could petition an O visa for you to come to the US and write music for a specific project(s) or client(s). They would have to be the ones that pay you. Also, O visas are not that easy to get.

O visa and dual intent is a bit of a grey area. As far as I know, while an O visa itself does not specifically have dual intent, it does fall under the doctrine of dual intent. In other words, make sure you get a good lawyer.

D.