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Reaching a wider reach of people and working professionally in the US is the dream of so many artists, creatives, and entertainers. For many, it means having “made it.”
These three tips will help you get on that path to becoming an international artist:
The O-1 Visa, also known as the artist visa or the extraordinary ability visa, is a very special visa because it allows artists, creative professionals, and entertainers to work in their field and have an extensive career. Unlike other visa types, the O-1 visa allows you to work on behalf of multiple projects, productions, companies, employers, etc. throughout your time here in the US. There are no limits in your career, it is up to you how much you want to work, and how much you want to develop your professional profile, so that you can eventually apply for the green card to stay here long term.
The internet enjoys no borders. Which means that you have the freedom to communicate and reach out to people beyond your physical community. Developing a community online is important to get your voice and your work out there. Being present online and fostering a community online, will allow you to create opportunities for yourself online to network and to connect with people.
Two ways to create a community is to do Facebook Lives and to write articles to connect with people. The result is that you create a name for yourself and you are able to network with other artists and creatives.
The third thing that you should do to become an international artist here in the US is to brand yourself to secure your growth. So branding yourself means understanding your artistry and your artwork as a business. This means that you might want to trademark a slogan, or a string of words that’s associated with you, because they define you and what your brand is. This is going to make you stand out and support your long term monetary and artistic growth as an artist.
These are my three tips if you’re starting off in your international artistic career, and you want to make sure that you are setting up long term success for yourself.
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Elektra B. Yao, Esq. is the founder and principal attorney at Yao Law Group a full service, comprehensive immigration law firm. Elektra is admitted to the New York Bar and she practices U.S. Immigration and Nationality law and Deportation Defense in all jurisdictions of the United States of America. Elektra is a very active attorney and is a member of The American Immigration Lawyers Association and The New York City Bar Association, where is she is a member of several committees. As a multicultural attorney, with immigrant parents from Italy and Cote D’Ivoire, Elektra is fully fluent in French, Italian, and Spanish. She has lived, studied, and worked internationally in the US, the EU, and Africa. Not only does she understand the language her clients speak, she understands the cultural landscape of where they come from. Elektra earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Arts from Marymount Manhattan College in NYC, one of the top art schools in the nation. During her undergraduate university career, Elektra wrote, directed, and produced two documentaries (N*gga What? and The Choking Game) which were screened in Texas and New York City. During college, she worked for MTV, the Style Network, and other distinguished production companies in the Film and TV industry. More about her academic & professional achievements: Elektra earned her Juris Doctor from Lewis and Clark Law School, a nationally ranked, top-tier law school. As a dedicated international professional, Elektra studied in international contexts. She studied in London under Loukas Mistelis, the Professor and Director of the School of Arbitration at the prestigious UK law school Queen Mary University. She also studied at the Peking Law School, the leading Chinese law school, where she earned a Certificate in Chinese Business and Civil law; along with studying at the internationally renowned and prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris, France and in Florence, Italy where she earned Certificates in Comparative Law. Based on her excellent track record, Elektra was also invited to study Eastern European Law at Eotvos Lorand University, the #1 ranked law school in Hungary. She has also completed all of the coursework for a Master’s in Law in European and Spanish Law from the University of Salamanca. Additionally, she holds several Certificates in Italian and European Immigration Law and Policy. Elektra spent several years working for leading boutique immigration law firms in New York City where she developed her expertise in employment-based and family-based immigration law. Throughout her tenure at boutique law firms, Elektra secured artists visas, business visas, and green cards for artists, professionals, and families. The foundation of Elektra’s excellent track record is her belief in customized immigration legal services. Each client has unique needs and Elektra has always recognized that throughout her career. Frustrated at how law firms did not personalize legal services for each client, Elektra founded Yao Law Group. The Yao Law Group offers concierge immigration legal services, in which every client is unique. At Yao Law Group, clients are recognized as people with their own unique story and profile. At Yao Law Group, we understand how delicate the immigration process is, which is why we work together with clients to craft strong, personalized legal petitions to create long-lasting success.
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