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To apply for employment-based green card, very few artists go through
the labor certification process.
Most artists are qualified for extraordinary ability (if they win prestigious international awards).  Very few artists get green cards through outstanding researcher (because very few of them are doing research.  If there are some artistic researcher, they are the artists, too) or national interest waiver (because it is very difficult to prove that an artist's presence or work in the United States is in the national interest).
If some artists are hired as a college professor teaching in arts or related field, they can get a green card through "special handling", too.
Please note: The term "Artist" is a very general term which cover all different types of artistic talents.  We have handled immigrant petitions for so many "artists", such as Folk Dancer, Ballet Dancer or Ballerina, Photographer, Painter, choreographer, designer, calligrapher, Martial artist, pianist, violinist,  etc.  Do not disqualify yourself TOO SOON.  Ask us first if you have your unique talents in some way.
We suggest you email us your resume and a brief introduction of your current work and let us do the evaluation work for your green card options.


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