O-1 Paintings, 2019

To fulfill O-1 (Artist Visa) requirements, I taught myself into a “painter” to be included in an art show on abstraction. Each painting is surrounded by a text which addresses the complicated Visa policy and the personal struggles under it.

*Paintings are for sale at a LOW price to help fund my Visa application* (email for detail: coffeekang1109atgmail.com)

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Is Coffee Kang Extraordinary?

To qualify for an O-1 Visa, the beneficiary must demonstrate EXTRAORDINARY ability by sustained national or international acclaim.

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“The American Dream”

O-1 Visa costs around $5,000, and takes 3-4 months to process, plus an average of 4-6 months to prepare the files.

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The Artist Visa

The Artist Visa, also known as the O1 Visa, is a non-immigrant Visa category for people with an extraordinary ability in the arts.

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What about emerging artists?

Has received, or been nominated for, significant national or international awards, such as an Academy Award, Emmy, Grammy or Director’s Guild…

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This painting is worth $10,000

Evidentiary Criteria (6) A high salary or other sustainable remuneration for services in relation to others in the field.

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Immigration lawyers said I need to get into more shows to prove my “extraordinary abilities”.

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Teaching myself to be a painter to be included in this show.