Legal Services For At-Risk Artists
AFI’s Legal Services for At-Risk Artists program is designed to facilitate pro bono immigration services for at-risk artists fleeing persecution or censorship in their countries of origin. AFI has successfully built a robust network of pro bono attorneys dedicated to providing immigration representation to at-risk artists. The first network of its kind, it is the foundation of our Legal Services for At-Risk Artists program.
When relocating to the United States, there are a number of visas and petitions that may be available to an at-risk artist, though eligibility, criteria, and lengths of stay are variable.
Pro bono attorneys in AFI’s network are currently representing artists who are seeking:
■ Asylum in the United States,
■ Entry into the U.S. as refugees, and
■ Admission into the United States under immigrant or non-immigrant status in order to flee censorship in their country of origin.
Our services include:
Asylum
Asylum
Talent & Performance
Talent & Performance
[This is for informational purposes only, and not for the purpose of providing legal advice. If you have immigration-related legal questions, please consult with an attorney.]
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