Work Permits
US Work Permits for Canadian Musicians
In addition, AFM on both sides of the US/Canada border provides immigration consulting services to both members and non-member musicians/entertainers. However, petitioning for P2 permits is a member-specific service which is processed by AFM’s Canadian Office on behalf of Canadian AFM members exclusively.
For specific information on what you will require and to download the application package, please see the links below:
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P2 - Instructions for Completing a P2 Application
P2 - Application Form (Parts 1 - 4)
P2 - Part 6 (2 or More Performers)
P2 - Tour Itinerary (Only Necessary When Performing at Multiple Venues)
P2 - Travel Engagement Contract (T2C FORM)
P2 – Landed Immigrants to Canada
P2 - Replacement Musician Application
If you are not an AFM member, or, if you just joined AFM specifically to obtain a P2 contact:
Liana White, lwhite@afm.org or toll free 1 800 463-6333 - extension 232
If you are an existing AFM member please contact:
Lidia McGeown, lmcgeown@afm.org or toll free 1 800 463-6333 extension 222
OR
Daniel Calabrese, dcalabrese@afm.org 1 800 463-6333 extension 234
Showcases/ B1 Entry
Canadians who are performing at an unpaid showcase event, and those performing for a Canadian entity holding a function within the United States may not require a P2 or other work permit and may receive classification as a B-1 Business Visitor.
B1 (Showcase) Application Packet
To determine if your US performance falls under the B-1 Classification, please contact:
Susan Whitfield
416 391 5161 or toll free 1 800 463 6333 – extension 223
416 391 5165 – fax
swhitfield@afm.org - e-mail
Musicians from Canada and abroad requiring union consultation/concurrence for United States P1, P3 and O1 permits should contact the AFM’s New York Office: 212 869 1330 or 1 800 762 3444 ext 231, or email sgelfand@afm.org.
Canadian Work Permits for Musicians from US and Abroad Performing in Canada
In Canada, the AFM’s Canadian Office (herein often refered to as CFM) is the central [national] office which makes determinations on the fee standards and working conditions for all genres of musical performance across Canada. As such, CFM has been recognized by both the Federal Government and its department, Human Resources Development Canada [HRSDC], as the consulting organization for musical engagements performed by foreign musicians/entertainers. In this regard, CFM assesses requests for foreign entertainers and issues a letter of concurrence which is required as part of the Labour Market Opinion application filed with HRSDC on behalf of temporary foreign musicians engaged to perform in Canada.
However, if you are already an AFM/United States member, you do not have to obtain a Labour Market Opinion from Service Canada, you need only obtain a consultation letter from AFM to present at the border with your work permit and identification upon entry to Canada.
In accordance with both USCIS and HRSDC/CIC policies and regulations, CFM’s administration of foreign performer (worker) permits is further supported by a Reciprocal Exchange Agreement between CFM [in Toronto] and AFM USA [in New York City], which allows for the exchange of musicians between our respective countries.
Musicians from the United States and abroad requiring “union concurrence” to perform in Canada should contact CFM: 416 391 5161 or 1 800 463 6333 ext. 223, or email swhitfield@afm.org .
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Cultural Exchange and Union Concurrence Package.pdf
P1, P3 and O Visa Applications
Contact:
Elizabeth Blake - Administrative Assistant lblake@afm.org Phone: 212 869-1330, ext. 259 Fax: 212 764-4974
Travel Tips for AFM Musicians Traveling with their Instruments
The TSA Letter And Letter of Explanation
Baggage info for all major airlines
Travel Tips
sgelfand@afm.org
Phone: 212 869-1330, ext. 231
Fax: 212 764-4974
George Fiddler - Contract Administrator
gfiddler@afm.org
Phone: 212 869-1330, ext. 230
Fax: 212 764-4974
