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International Touring 101: Webinar on Visas and US Immigration

Members who are thinking of touring in the US are invited to a webinar on 15 April. Hosted by Tamizdat, the session will cover visas, immigration and cross-border preparation.

Published: 10 April 2026 | 2:53 PM
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Join the webinar for practical insights into visa preparation, required documentation, and the realities artists should keep in mind when planning US touring activity.

Tamizdat and CoveyLaw are teaming up with Change the Beat to offer a live webinar for international artists who are ready to tour the US.

The session will cover what artists need to know about US visas, immigration processes and cross-border preparation. Kimya Zahedi of CoveyLaw will be sharing practical insights into visa preparation, required documentation, and the realities artists should keep in mind when planning US touring activity.

Register for the free webinar

Both members who are planning their first US tour and those who are already navigating international touring are invited to attend, as this webinar will offer practical guidance to understand the process, avoid common pitfalls and move forward with clarity.

  • Wednesday 15 April
  • 8:00pm - 9:00pm

Find out more details about the webinar and how to register below. 

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