Managing Partner Michael Wildes is pleased to announce that Wildes & Weinberg P.C. has represented Alfio, world-renowned Australian-Italian singer for more then 10 years. Recently, the firm secured an additional O-1 extraordinary ability approval on his behalf.
ALFIO has performed at well-respected musical venues in Australia, Asia, across Europe and the U.S. He has composed many note-worthy songs, appeared on television and radio shows, and released several albums. Alfio is considered one of the great voices in contemporary romantic music, with a repertoire of many love songs and fans throughout the world. This opera tenor is named to be reminiscent of a young Dean Martin. He is well known for the beautiful musical tribute he composed, “The Power of One: 9/11 Unity and Hope”, which was released on the 10th anniversary of 9/11. He composed this song in honor of those who lost their lives and loved ones on that tragic day.
In order to qualify for an O-1 visa which allows individuals of extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, education or business to live and work in the United States, a foreign national must provide adequate documentation to demonstrate that he/she has sustained national or international acclaim in their field.
In addition, the individual must provide substantial evidence to prove that he/she meets 3 of the 6 evidence categories defined by statute, as well as a written advisory opinion from a labor union or relevant peer group. The O-1 visa applicant must also show that he/she has an offer of employment in the United States to work in his/her field of expertise (or several offers of employment from multiple sources, along with a third-party Agent to petition on the individual’s behalf and connect him/her to the multiple employers).
For more than fifty six years, the firm of Wildes & Weinberg has concentrated its practice in all aspects of U.S. immigration and nationality law, servicing the immigration requirements of prominent American and International individuals and corporations, banks, industrial, financial and manufacturing concerns, and law firms in connection with the personnel needs of their foreign national employees. In addition, the firm has a distinguished clientele and has done substantial immigration work for investors, scientists, physicians, bankers, performing artists, directors, writers, models, actors, athletes, fine artists, art dealers, curators, musicians, and literary agents.
For more information on the O-1 visa category, which allows individuals of extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, athletics, education and business to live and work in the United States, please visit our Immigration 101 page or contact Michael Wildes at michael@wildeslaw.com.