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.

As a musician you may be able to qualify for a visa to come and perform in the United as either an individual or as a member of a group....

Being a professional in the music industry is not as easy or a glamorous as people may think. Making a name for yourself or your talent...

The Short answer to whether a visitor visa or visa waiver status is enough for a music professional to travel to the United States for...