U.S. Work Visas for Performing Artists

Supporting International Performing Artists & Creatives

With over a decade of experience, we are committed and passionate about supporting a diverse range of performing artists and creative workers in navigating the immigration process and securing temporary O and P U.S. work visas. Standing O strives to make the visa process as smooth and affordable as possible for DJs, musicians, singers, songwriters, dancers, stage actors, comedians and other creatives seeking to perform and work in the United States.

What We Do

  • O-1B / O-2 Visa Petitions

    Standing O can help artists prepare and file O-1B and O-2 visa petitions:

    ⬥ An O-1B visa is for an “artist of extraordinary ability” who has been recognized as being prominent in their field through specific examples of their national or international achievements. The O-1B visa is generally for solo artists, such as DJs, musicians, singers, songwriters, stage actors, dancers, comedians, or other artists who have received significant recognition in their career.

    ⬥ An O-2 visa is for “essential support personnel” who can establish their critical skills and substantial experience with the O-1B artist, such as as members of the artist’s backing band, technical crew or other support staff.

  • P-1B / P-1S Visa Petitions

    Standing O can help performing groups prepare and file P-1B and P-1S visa petitions:

    ⬥ A P-1B visa is for a member of an “internationally renowned entertainment group” that has been established for a minimum of one year and has been recognized internationally as outstanding in their field, such as members of bands, theater productions or orchestras.

    ⬥ A P-1S visa is for “essential support personnel” who are an integral part of the P-1 group’s performances, such as tour managers, audio technicians or other support staff.

  • P-3 / P-3S Visa Petitions

    Standing O can help artists prepare and file P-3 and P-3S visa petitions:

    ⬥ A P-3 visa is for an artist or group that is “culturally unique” to a particular country or ethnicity, such as traditional dance performers or folk music groups.

    ⬥ A P-3S visa is for “essential support personnel” who are an integral part of the P-3 artist’s performances, such as tour managers, lighting engineers, or other support staff.

  • Other Services

    Standing O can help with other parts of the visa process:

    ⬥ VISA SPONSORSHIP. Standing O can act as your official visa petitioner. Using Standing O as your petitioner provides more flexibility to use your work visa for the full period of approval. Standing O also qualifies for a special fee discount that lowers the process cost compared to using a large company as your petitioner.

    ⬥ CONSULAR PROCESSING. After the visa petition is approved, Standing O can complete the DS-160 application and schedule the visa interview at your local U.S. embassy or consulate on your behalf.

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Who We Are

BRIAN ZABINSKI
Founder, Director

Brian is the Founder and Director of Brooklyn-based Standing O Artist Services, where he supports international artists through the U.S. work visa process. Since 2012, he has coordinated more than 5,000 successful visa applications for artists, managers, presenters, labels and agents.

Brian has given presentations at industry events such as BIGSOUND (Australia), Going Global Music Summit (New Zealand), Nova Scotia Music Week (Canada), and Wide Days (Scotland). Brian has also led in-person and virtual workshops regarding the US visa process for DutchCulture (the Netherlands), French Ministry of Culture (France), and Initiative Musik–German Music Export (Germany).

Before founding Standing O, Brian worked to support artists in the entertainment industry with stints at Ba Da Bing Records, Sire Records, Warner Music Group, Capitol Records, EMI Music, and Count Basie Theatre.

Hailing from New Jersey, Brian is a bass guitarist and has performed in various bands in Philadelphia, PA and Brooklyn, NY.

What Our Clients Say

  • "We used Standing O for a recent O-2 visa application, and the process was incredibly streamlined and stress-free - thanks to the clarity of information and services provided by their team. The whole process was highly detailed and very thorough and we would highly recommend their services to anyone looking to apply."

    Paul Stix, Founder & CEO @ UNDR Ctrl (Bag Raiders)

  • "Brian was a pleasure to work with. Always very quick to answer any questions we had along the way. Thanks Brian!"

    Stu McCullough, Owner & Director @ Amplifire Music (Sam Hales, The Jungle Giants)

Let’s Work Together

As a reliable, committed, and professional immigration service provider, we are here to make your U.S. work opportunities happen. If you have any questions about how the process works or if you know you need visa assistance, get in touch with us.

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