Summary
Learn from a top entertainment attorney who has helped hundreds of creatives work in the U.S!
Get a downloadable Greencard and Visa Documents Checklist!
The U.S. entertainment industry is booming, with exciting new projects and opportunities emerging all across the country every day! For many creatives, obtaining the right visa or green card is the key to unlocking these opportunities. Understanding the visa and green card process is essential for filmmakers, producers, actors, directors, writers, and other professionals seeking to advance their careers in the U.S. In this exclusive Stage 32 webinar, you'll gain the knowledge and clarity needed to confidently navigate the immigration system and take the next step in seizing the growing opportunities in the U.S. film and TV industry.
For many, the criteria for obtaining a visa or green card—particularly the "extraordinary" designation—can seem unclear and overwhelming. Missteps in the application process, confusion about documentation, and misunderstandings of eligibility often lead to unnecessary delays or denials. This exclusive webinar will break down the process, highlight common pitfalls, and provide proven strategies to ensure your application stands out and gets approved quickly.
This is where Liz Profumo comes in. Liz has been practicing immigration law exclusively since 2007, focusing on business and employment-related visas for investors, artists, entertainers, musicians, actors, directors, producers, and essential technical and creative personnel in the motion picture and television industries. Licensed to practice immigration law in all fifty states, Liz has helped hundreds of artists and professionals achieve their dreams of working in the U.S. In this webinar, she will provide the expert guidance you need to navigate the immigration process with confidence.
By the end of the webinar, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the visa and green card process, from identifying the right visa to submitting a complete application. You’ll learn how to demonstrate your extraordinary ability, ensure your documentation is thorough, and effectively position yourself for approval! With these insights, you will be ready to confidently navigate the immigration system and seize the opportunities available in the U.S. film and TV industry!
PLUS! You will receive a Greencard and Visa Documents Checklist!
Praise for Liz's Previous Education:
"The Webinar was simply amazing. Great clarity!"
- Ranadeep B.
"Tremendously informative."
- Arhynn D.
"Easy to follow and to understand. So helpful."
- Elizabeth K.
"The best I've seen on this subject. Filled with gratitude."
-Sunil P.
What You'll Learn
What document is right for you?
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Eligibility requirements for Green Cards and Non-Immigrant visas (for Directors, Producers, DPs, Editors, Sound, Designers, VFX artists, Advertising professionals, and other creatives and artists)
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The kinds of Temporary Visas: O-1 Extraordinary Ability, P-1 Internationally Recognized Performance Groups, O-2 & P-1S Essential Support Personnel
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The kinds of Green Cards: EB-1 Extraordinary Ability, Diversity Visa Lottery, certain family relationships
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Qualifications Process
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What does US immigration deem as "extraordinary" and how to prove it
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Defining a niche in your industry/competitiveness
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Who should serve as your petitioner?
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The importance of job offers and future work in the U.S.
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The Application Process
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How to construct the proper resume for your visa petition
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How to prove that your work is important to your productions or employers
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The importance of press and media coverage
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The role of letters of support
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How to document your past earnings
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The Process
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Tips on collecting and preparing your documentation
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What to do - and not to do - at the embassy
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USCIS processing times
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Important updates in immigration law and policy
Q & A with Liz!
Who Should Attend
- Directors, filmmakers, actors, producers, writers, and other creatives seeking to work in the U.S. in the film and tv industry
- All experience levels
Executive
Partner Attorney Liz Profumo holds a B.A. degree from New York University and a J.D. degree from Loyola Law School in Los Angeles. She has been admitted to the State Bar of California and is licensed to practice immigration law in all fifty states. Liz has been practicing immigration law exclusively since 2007. Her practice is limited to immigration and nationality law and concentrates on temporary and permanent business and employment related visas for investors, artists, entertainers, musicians, actors, directors, producers and essential technical and creative personnel in the motion picture and television industries, as well as issues related to family based immigration and issues related to U.S. citizenship. Liz has assisted hundreds of artists, performers, and other industry professionals to realize their dreams of living in the United States.
Testimonials
Praise for Liz's Previous Education:
"The Webinar was simply amazing. Great clarity!"
- Ranadeep B.
"Tremendously informative."
- Arhynn D.
"Easy to follow and to understand. So helpful."
- Elizabeth K.
"The best I've seen on this subject. Filled with gratitude."
-Sunil P.