Visa Requirement For Fashion Models To Work In The U.S.

It is not a simple process to get to work in the United States and is a time consuming one. Fashion models enter in the United States to typically work under one of the two visa categories they are liable for. The two options that the fashion models looking for work in the U.S are H-1B3 and 0-1 visa. Both of these allow a model to work in the United States.

The visas are classified differently according to the requirement like performers, artists, models etc. In order to have assistance in acquiring a visa, it is recommended to contact a New York immigration lawyer to make sure you are applying it correctly.

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O-1 Visa

The model should have a list of upcoming projects or events to satisfy the O visa requirements, which will show their extraordinary ability. This can also be proved by an acknowledgement of internationally recognized award. 0-1 visa allows foreigners of extra ordinary skills to visit the U.S for 12 months.

This visa requires that you show any of the following:

1)  A major international award or prize.

2)  Other significant contributions to the field, or well-paid employment.

3) A consultation report verifying the alien's credentials and the benefits of the visit.

Extraordinary ability may also be confirmed if the individual shows:

• Receipt of nationally or internationally recognized awards

• Membership in organizations that require outstanding achievement

• Published materials about the model

• Model is appointed at an organization with notable reputation.

• That the model has a salary above others in the industry.

H-1B3 Visa

The H-1B3 work visa will permit a foreign fashion model to work in the U.S for a period of three year. The model should be coming to the U.S for services that require a model of fame that means a high level of accomplishment in the field of fashion modeling. The model must establish that they are of eminent merit and ability.

H1B3 fashion models are not required to have a bachelor’s degree or higher, or its equivalent. The fashion model looking for work under H1B3 visa should be performing services, events or production including:

• Documentary evidence to prove that the fashion model is of distinguished merit. It should set forth the expertise of the affiant in which they acquired such information; and
• Copies of any written contracts between the petitioner and the H1B3 fashion model or summary of any oral agreement under which the beneficiary will be employed.

You can opt to have the type of visa according to your certifications and the immigration attorney will file a “petition” for a visa for you.