by Recently, as the record success of Korean content on OTT service continued, Hollywood’s interest in K-content has grown even hotter. OTT big players, who hold the global media industry, are eager to discover Korean content. It is also the time of attention for Korean entertainment industry workers to enter Hollywood in earnest. In the past, it was challenging to see Korean singers or actors in the American entertainment industry. Still, not only K-pop singers and actors, but producers, composers, art directors, and film directors, all of whom are at the forefront of the K-content ecosystem, are all in the hot spot for Hollywood scouts. it became
However, status is essential for stable activities in the US market. Without a visa or permanent residency permit to work in the United States, it becomes illegal work. In the United States, where protecting the domestic labor market is essential, this can have devastating consequences.
The O visa is a representative visa option that can be considered from the perspective of K-contents industry workers.
The O visa, which is well known for being acquired by celebrities, is a visa that requires a sponsor in the United States. In other words, when an American entertainment company needs a foreigner for a specific project, it is a concept that invites a limited number of places and periods.
The O visa has the advantage of being received relatively quickly. Still, it is an unattractive option for those in the entertainment industry who require flexibility, such as working on multiple projects simultaneously. An option that is rapidly emerging compared to the O visa is the NIW Permanent Residence Card.
NIW is an abbreviation of ‘National Interest Waiver,’ a system that allows applicants who benefit from the national interest to obtain permanent residency through a specific qualification examination. NIW is a type of employment immigration second priority (EB-2). Basic qualifications are given to those who have worked in the field for more than five years after obtaining a master’s or bachelor’s degree.
The most significant advantage of NIW is that it can omit the complex labor certification process without a sponsor such as a US company. Applicants can be approved if they have a certain level of achievement and achievement in their field. Also, NIW is significantly cheaper than EB-5, which is investment immigration.
The popularity of NIW has continued, and workers in various occupations are succeeding in obtaining permanent residency through this. For this reason, the NIW is in the spotlight as an alternative to the O visa.
O visa, also called special talent visa or artist visa, is mainly available to those with outstanding abilities in science and art. The O visa is only valid for the duration of employment or contract in the United States. In contrast, the NIW has the advantage of guaranteeing a stable status in the United States in terms of permanent residency.
Jayhawk Kim, CEO of DOEUL, an NIW/EB-1A advisory firm, said, “Recently, inquiries from K-content workers such as producers, composers, film directors, and art directors have rapidly increased. In the past, the NIW was perceived as only for research personnel with thesis or patents. However, if the applicant can prove that they have achieved outstanding results in their field, K-content workers can also challenge the NIW. We have been dealing with several such cases recently.”
DOEUL is a professional NIW/EB-1A advisor with a reputation among domestic applicants preparing for NIW. Real reviews posted on the Mi Junmo Cafe, a large community related to immigration to the United States in Korea, prove their skills. DOEUL specializes in complex cases, so it is also an advisor to applicants who have been disapproved by other advisors to re-apply for NIW.
CEO Kim also said, “As the entire field of K-content has recently begun to attract worldwide attention, the relevant field may be unfamiliar to the USCIS examiners who examine documents. Therefore, it is imperative to present the applicant’s achievements and specific action plans in the United States so that the examiners can understand them. A lawyer’s ability to prepare the petition documents and supporting materials will determine the success or failure.”
Jae-Hak Kim, the head of DOEUL, graduated from Harvard University and entered Columbia Law School in NIW York, where he obtained a Juris Doctor degree. Since then, he has worked at top law firms such as Kim & Chang and Simpson Thatcher & Bartlett. Based on his experience at a large law firm, he is currently serving as an American attorney at DOEUL who is most familiar with immigration law, actively advising talented people in Korea to acquire permanent residency.
Meanwhile, DOEUL provides NIW qualification determination and individual counseling free of charge. If you want to consult, you can apply in advance through the represent
Meanwhile, DOEUL provides NIW qualification determination and individual counseling free of charge. If you want to consult, you can apply in advance through the representative email of DOEUL. For more information, visit the DOEUL website and Naver Cafe Mi Juno.
