- Brentwood, TN and Marina Del Rey, CA
Nashville, known as “Music City,” is home to internationally recognized recording studios, record labels, management companies, production companies, performers, musicians, and songwriters. Southern California is similarly at the center of the music, film, television, and entertainment industries. Both of our locations are also major professional sports markets.
Rose Immigration Law Firm helps artists, entertainers, athletes, and the companies and organizations that employ, represent, and support them navigate the U.S. immigration system.
Our clients work across the arts, entertainment, film, television, music, and professional sports industries. We assist:
For artists and athletes, immigration planning is important because the clients’ goals and opportunities do not fit neatly into a traditional employment model. Performances, productions, competitions, tours, trades, engagements with multiple employers, and international travel can all affect the immigration strategy.
We work with our clients to understand both the immediate opportunity and their longer-term goals and develop an immigration strategy that allows them to pursue their careers in the United States.
Depending on the individual’s accomplishments, profession, proposed activities, and long-term plans, immigration options may include:
O-1 Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
O-1 is for individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary ability or achievement in fields that include the arts, athletics, and motion picture and television.
P Visas for Athletes and Entertainers
P-1 is for certain internationally recognized athletes and athletic teams, entertainment groups, and entertainment groups participating in qualifying activities.
EB-1 Extraordinary Ability
EB-1 is a permanent residence classification for individuals who have risen to the highest levels of their fields.
Other Employment-Based Immigration Options
Artists, athletes, entertainers, and industry professionals may also qualify through other temporary or permanent employment-based immigration categories depending on their circumstances.
Our connection to these industries is personal. The firm’s Managing Attorney, Doug Russo, and Founding Member, Linda Rose, are musicians, giving them an additional perspective on the careers and industries in which many of our clients work.
Catherine Haight, Managing Attorney of our California office, has represented professional sports teams and internationally recognized athletes for approximately 30 years, including major-league and Olympic athletes.
With offices serving two of the country’s most important entertainment and professional sports markets, we understand that immigration is not simply about obtaining a visa. It is about finding an immigration strategy that works with the opportunities, schedules, and long-term careers of our clients.
Whether you are preparing for a tour, joining a professional sports organization, working on a film or television production, pursuing an opportunity in the United States, or considering permanent residence, we can help you understand the immigration options available to you.
The questions employers and employees ask us most often.
We start with a conversation about the company, the role and the person. The right visa depends on the nature of the organization and the job duties, degree requirements, salary, and the employee's own history. We'll tell you which options fit, what each one costs, and how long each takes before you commit to anything.
A visa gives temporary permission to be here and work, usually tied to a specific employer and a set period. A green card, formally called lawful permanent residence, allows an individual to reside and work in the U.S., and begins the path towards naturalization. Most employment cases start with the visa and move to permanent residence later, which is why we plan both from the beginning.
It depends on whether the position is cap-subject and on current processing times, which shift. Cap-subject cases follow a fixed annual calendar: registration in spring, filings after selection, and an earliest start date of October 1. Cap-exempt employers, including many universities and nonprofit research organizations, can file year-round. We'll give you the current timeline for your situation in the consultation.
Maybe not, but call today rather than next week. Options narrow as the date gets closer, and some of them depend on filing before a specific deadline rather than after it.
It's the Department of Labor step in most employment-based green card cases. The employer has to test the labor market through a defined recruitment process and show that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the role at the prevailing wage. It's procedural, it's exacting, and the recruitment has to be documented correctly the first time.
Sometimes. The immigration system makes it much harder for roles that don't require a degree, which is a frustration we share with our clients. There are paths, including seasonal and temporary programs, and they're worth examining. We'll be straight with you about what's realistic.
USCIS may issue a request for evidence or a notice of intent to deny. It isn't a denial. It's a request for more, and it's answerable. We build the response, and we've overcome challenges on cases the government initially signaled it would refuse. Outcomes depend on the facts of the case; no firm can promise a result.
Every employer should have their I-9s in order, regardless of whether they sponsor anyone. Enforcement has become more aggressive and penalties are assessed per form and they add up. A review before an audit costs a fraction of what one costs after.
Yes. Immigration is federal, so we represent employers in every state. We do a lot of work in Michigan and across the Southeast, with clients in California, New York, and elsewhere.
Fees depend on the case type and complexity, and there are separate government filing fees on top. We'll quote your matter specifically after the consultation, so you can decide with real numbers rather than a range.
Tell us about your business needs or your desire to work in the U.S. We’ll explore potential options to satisfy your goals.
