HELP IN THE US TO GET VISAS FOR FOREIGN ARTISTS….

A Clinic on Visas for Artists was held in New York on 17 September 2010 which aimed at clarifying visa procedures for visiting artists. It helped cultural institutes and agencies in New York discuss how artists can most effectively and expeditiously obtain U.S. visas. An exchange of best practices included presentations such as the ABC's of obtaining US. visas for visiting artists, with a step by step description of procedures and required documentation; the expedited visa process, with visas processed more rapidly for a higher fee; how to deal with (and hopefully avoid) delays at U.S. consulates relating to visa applications and processing and foreign tax withholding fo r artists presented in the U.S. EUNIC in USA NY joined efforts for this event with the Association of Performing Arts Presenters.