Foreign musicians often ask if they can perform or record in the U.S. on a visitor or ESTA visa. The short answer is no. Immigration attorney Patricia Elizee explains what’s allowed, the risks of unpaid gigs, and which visas are legally required to tour, record, or perform music in the United States.

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