The O-1 visa allows individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement to work in the United States. Applicants cannot self-petition and must have a U.S. employer or agent file on their behalf.

For artists and creative professionals working with multiple employers or clients, a U.S. agent can serve as the petitioner. Burnett & Hawthorne fills this role, allowing artists to pursue multiple professional engagements under a single O-1 petition.

Artists are responsible for securing their own work and providing agreements with employers or clients documenting their planned engagements in the United States. Burnett & Hawthorne acts as the petitioning agent, rather than an employer or talent manager.