Can I obtain some kind of legal immigration status in the United States through my work as an artist or performer?

There are a variety of nonimmigrant and immigrant visas available to immigrants who are artists and performers. It is important regarding these visas to be aware of any and all deadlines and visa expiration dates! Deadlines for filing papers with immigration should be taken as seriously as arriving promptly to casting calls and auditions and performances; your eligibility for work authorization as an artist and your eligibility to remain legally in the United States depends on meeting deadlines for filing immigration documents.