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Information on RFEs for DJs and Musician Visas

Information on RFEs for DJs and Musician VisasBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. and Pablo G. Velez, Esq. of Velez & Cipriano, PLLC After a musician, DJ or other artist submits a visa application for U.S. work authorization, the USCIS occasionally issues a “Request For Evidence” otherwise referred to as an “RFE.” (I-797E “Notice of Action”) […]
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Update on Visas for Musicians – A Look at Local Wait Times and USCIS COVID-19 Backlog

Update on Visas for Musicians – A Look at Local Wait Times and USCIS COVID-19 BacklogBy Justin M. Jacobson, Esq. and Pablo G. Velez, Esq. of Velez & Cipriano, PLLC Building on a previous article which explored some of the criteria for DJs and live musical acts attempting to receive work visas to perform at […]
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