UK music industry warns of “dangerous cultural loss” with 50% increase for US visa costs
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nme.comthe US will increase by over 50% before the end of 2020.The fee increases, which were confirmed earlier this week, will affect both the P and O visa types, which are generally used by touring artists.
The visas allow artists to return to the country within one and three years respectively.Fees for an O visa, which applies to “Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement,” will increase from $460 to $705, a rise of 53%.
The P visa, which can also be used by family members of the individuals, will also increase by to a total cost of $695.“It’s going to make it so much more complicated.
It is already so costly to tour in the States because of the distances involved,” Everything Everything bassist and Featured Artist Coalition board.
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