All Things Immigration for Creative Workers: Options for Immigrant Artists and Creative

Image Detail: Ye'ela Wilschanski (Fellow in Craft/ Sculpture '23); "Pelvic Floor: Blue Walls Brown Floor;" 2019; Movement Research at the Judson Church, performance, 15 minutes; Photo Credit: David Gonsier; choreographer, performer, garments, and carpentry: Ye'ela Wilschanski

Are you an immigrant artist, creative, entertainer, and/or entrepreneur who wants to pursue an artistic career and remain in the United States, and are eager to understand what your legal options are? Want to explore strategies for your visa applications? 

In this pay-what-you-wish virtual program, immigration attorney Michael Cataliotti will facilitate a town-hall style conversation, explaining legal options for creative workers, going through some of the frequently asked questions, and answering questions live from the audience (you!). 

No matter what type of artist/creative you are, if you are currently in the U.S. or are looking to enter the country, you’ll walk away with a practical knowledge of the immigration process. You will also gain a clear sense on what you can, or cannot, should, or should not do when pursuing a visa. 

Event Breakdown

What: All Things Immigration for Creative Workers: Options for Immigrant Artists and Creatives 

When: Wednesday, November 15 from 6PM - 7:30PM ET

Where: Online (via Zoom)

Audience: Creatives and Cultural Workers in All Disciplines (Visual, Literary, Performing, etc)

Presenter: Michael Cataliotti, Attorney & Counselor at Law

Cost: Pay-what-you-wish

Registration Details: Register here. Registrants will receive the zoom link.

Questions: Email immigrantartistrc@nyfa.org 

Please note: These online workshops are a guide and for general informational purposes only. It does not provide any specific legal advice nor create any attorney-client relationships.

About the Presenter

Michael Cataliotti, Esq. is the Principal at Cataliotti Law P.C., a boutique immigration law practice working with international artists, entertainers, athletes, entrepreneurs, scientists, researchers, academics, executives, and more, across a variety of industries and disciplines, ranging from television, film, fashion, and finance, to AI/ML, sciences, journalism, architecture, and everything in between. He has worked with and advised businesses from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups, as well as prominent athletes, artists, entertainers, and entrepreneurs and international media conglomerates.

Cataliotti is a faculty member at Lawline CLE, has led town halls, workshops, and Q&A sessions at Harvard University, Columbia University, NYU, Juilliard, New York Foundation for the Arts (NYFA), and the Volunteer Lawyers for the Arts (VLA), among others, and is a regular contributor to the New York State Bar Association’s Entertainment, Arts and Sports Law Journal (EASL), where he writes a column on the topics of sports and entertainment immigration.

Additionally, Cataliotti is a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), where he is an active participant on several committees, including the Board of Publications as a peer reviewer. Cataliotti has also been recognized as one of Super Lawyers’ “Rising Stars” since 2018, and in 2023 was named one of “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” in the field of Immigration. He serves on the Board of Dance/NYC where he sits on the Legal Committee, and is a member of the Salmagundi Art Club, serving on its Curatorial Committee, as well as having memberships at Marquis Who’s Who, Chambers, and Forbes Business Council.

A graduate of Hofstra University and St. John’s University School of Law, Cataliotti is proficient in Russian, holds a basic, working knowledge of Spanish, and specializes in handling complex and/or unorthodox business immigration matters, making him a regular contact for other attorneys seeking advice and guidance regarding their immigration cases.

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This program is presented by the Immigrant Artist Resource Center (NYC), which is part of NYFA Learning, the professional development arm of NYFA.  Sign up for NYFA’s free bi-weekly newsletter to receive updates on future programs for artists and arts administrators.