Business Details
7 Years
experience
Immigration Law Services for Entertainment Professionals
Kaplan Sherman Attorney At Law is a full-service immigration law firm dedicated to serving the unique needs of the entertainment industry. Our team specializes in navigating complex immigration processes for Hollywood's top TV and motion picture studios, talent agencies, and individual artists. With a foundation built on responsiveness and exceptional client service, we maintain constant communication with clients to provide strategic legal advice and streamline immigration logistics.Our expertise extends to specialized visa categories including O-1, O-2, EB-1, and E-3 visas, as well as green card petitions for extraordinary performers and artists. We combine in-depth knowledge of immigration law with personalized attention to make the process as seamless as possible for our clients in the entertainment sector.
Services
O-1 Visas
O-2 Visas
EB-1 Visas
E-3 Visas
Green Cards
Artist Visas
Production Visas
Details
- Year established: 2019
Highlights and features
- Specialized experience in entertainment industry immigration cases
- Direct access to managing partners for personalized legal strategies
- Proven track record with complex EB-1 and O-1 visa petitions
- 24/7 client communication and case status updates
- Comprehensive support for both corporate and individual immigration needs
Services
O-1 Visas
O-1 visas for individuals with extraordinary ability in the arts, sciences, or athletics. Our firm specializes in preparing compelling petitions demonstrating sustained acclaim and international recognition. We guide clients through the complex documentation process to prove extraordinary achievement through awards, publications, and industry recognition.
EB-1 Visas
EB-1 green card petitions for priority workers with extraordinary abilities in the entertainment industry. We help actors, directors, and producers meet the stringent requirements through evidence of major awards, critical roles in distinguished organizations, and significant contributions to their field. Our team addresses both regulatory criteria and USCIS Final Merits Determination standards.
E-3 Visas
E-3 visa applications for Australian professionals working in the entertainment industry. We assist with demonstrating specialized knowledge and proper job qualifications while ensuring compliance with U.S. immigration requirements. Our services include petition preparation and guidance through the entire visa process for Australian nationals.
O-2 Visas
O-2 visa petitions for essential support personnel accompanying O-1 visa holders. We help production teams, assistants, and technical staff demonstrate their critical role in the principal's performance. Our services include preparing documentation to prove prior working relationship and essentiality to the production process.
EB-1 Green Cards
Comprehensive EB-1 green card services for foreign nationals with sustained international acclaim in performing arts. We assist with meeting the three-evidence requirement through awards, published material, judging experience, and commercial successes. Our team provides strategic guidance for self-petitioners and employer-sponsored applicants in the entertainment industry.
People
Sherman Kaplan
Managing Partner
Sherman Kaplan brings extensive immigration law experience with a focus on entertainment industry cases. He specializes in complex visa petitions and green card applications for high-profile clients, combining legal expertise with practical solutions for international talent mobility.
Heidy Trombi
Managing Partner
Heidy Trombi co-leads the firm's immigration practice with specialized knowledge of entertainment industry requirements. She focuses on developing strategic immigration solutions for production companies and talent agencies while maintaining direct client relationships throughout the visa process.
Mary Thompson
Paralegal
Mary Thompson provides critical support for visa petitions with attention to detail in documentation preparation. She works closely with clients to organize evidence of extraordinary ability and manages case logistics from submission through final adjudication.
Angie Vega
Legal Assistant
Angie Vega supports the firm's immigration practice by coordinating client communications and maintaining case documentation. She assists with organizing evidence packages and tracking regulatory requirements for entertainment industry visa applications.
Questions
What immigration services do you specialize in for the entertainment industry?
We specialize in O-1, O-2, EB-1, and E-3 visas for entertainment professionals, including green card petitions for individuals with extraordinary ability in performing arts and production roles.
Can I self-petition for an EB-1 green card?
Yes, EB-1 applicants in the extraordinary ability category may self-petition without employer sponsorship. Our team helps prepare comprehensive documentation to meet USCIS requirements for self-sponsored petitions.
What qualifies as 'extraordinary ability' for EB-1 petitions?
Extraordinary ability requires sustained national or international acclaim through major awards or evidence in three of ten USCIS criteria, including published material, judging experience, and commercial successes in the performing arts.
How long does the O-1 visa process take?
Processing times vary but typically take 2-4 months. We recommend starting the process early and can assist with premium processing options when available to expedite adjudication.
Do you offer consultation services for immigration planning?
Yes, we provide initial consultations to review your immigration needs and develop customized strategies. Our attorneys will assess your qualifications and recommend the most appropriate visa pathway.
