O-1B Visa for Artists by City
O-1B visa guides for artists, musicians and filmmakers in major U.S. arts cities, with local sources of evidence. Lando works online and has no local offices.
Quick answer. The O-1B standard is the same in every city, but the evidence artists can document differs by place. Each guide below lists real local institutions and what they can support. Lando works with artists online and is not a law firm.
Cities
- O-1B visa for artists in Los Angeles
- O-1B visa for artists in New York
- O-1B visa for artists in Nashville
- O-1B visa for artists in Atlanta
- O-1B visa for artists in Miami
- O-1B visa for artists in Chicago
- O-1B visa for artists in Austin
- O-1B visa for artists in Seattle
- O-1B visa for artists in San Francisco
- O-1B visa for artists in Memphis
- O-1B visa for artists in Philadelphia
- O-1B visa for artists in Washington, D.C.
Outside the U.S.
Artists living abroad can start online and apply for the visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate after USCIS approves the petition.
Not in the list?
Lando works with artists anywhere. If your city is not listed, the O-1B standard and the process are the same. Start with the free eligibility check.
Common questions
Does the O-1B depend on the city I live in?
No. USCIS applies the same O-1B standard everywhere. The city only affects which local institutions can give you documentable evidence.
Does Lando have offices in these cities?
No. Lando works online and is not a law firm.
Sources
Checked September 2026.
Lando is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Petitions are prepared in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys.