US EditionUS issues increasing number of ‘extraordinary’ artist visas to OnlyFans ‘models’: report
O-1 artist visas granted to influencers and OnlyFans creators in the U.S. rose sharply post-pandemic, with over 19,000 visas issued in 2024, driven by measurable online success metrics.
- Last month, analysis found O-1B artist visas rose sharply for online content creators and OnlyFans creators, with 19,457 visas granted in 2024 according to U.S. State Department data.
- Amid visa restrictions, analysis shows that approvals increased since the Covid-19 pandemic, with metrics like follower counts and brand endorsements easing eligibility for influencers and online content creators.
- The O-1B visa is designed for individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts, and petitions must be filed through a U.S. employer or agent using online metrics, brand deals, and international exposure as evidence.
- Successful applicants may bring dependents under the O-3 dependent visa, and immigration lawyers such as Michael Wildes say approvals remain straightforward for digital creators and OnlyFans creators with large followings.
- Tightening visa rules have pushed some Nigerian influencers and content creators toward the O-1 route, as the Trump administration restricts H-1B and F-1 visas and entry from almost 40 countries.
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