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Good day, i was referred to you by Mike the talent manager.
Am a 26 yrs old girl living in Italy, i will like to start a career in the adult industry as a porn star, but here in Italy there is no much market for me and am willing to work in the United State.
How can i get working permit or residence permit to be able to work?
Please i need your help
Thanks Lillian
Hi Lilian,
This is a very common question from people who are non-residents of the United States looking to come here to join the adult industry. Unfortunately, it is extremely difficult to get a work visa in this business (most production companies are not willing to pay the expense of this process when it is far cheaper to use U.S.-based talent).
Your best bet is to consider producing and hosting your own content, and if you have what it takes, perhaps attract the attention of U.S. production companies that may be willing to talk to you. At that point, working with someone like Mike can really help.
You can always contact me through my website at http://www.adultwebsitelawyer.com if you'd like to learn more about setting up your own adult production company.
Good luck!
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Dan Pepper
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Lawyer representing adult industry businesses and entertainers, and can answer questions related to:
How to start an adult film business or adult website LEGALLY.
What laws to be concerned about with getting into the adult entertainment industry.
What terms and conditions do you need on your adult website.
How to comply with 18 USC 2257 - the federal record keeping requirements.
What forms and agreements do you need for models and crew.
How to deal with copyright and trademark laws.
Before asking your question, I recommend visiting adultwebsitelawyer.com and requesting a copy of the Top 6 Considerations of Starting an Adult Entertainment Business. You may find your question answered there.
I ALSO DO NOT ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM MALES INTERESTED IN STARRING IN ADULT FILMS.
Experience
I have been practicing law since 1994, and have represented numerous businesses and entertainers in the adult entertainment industry as the managing member of Pepper Law Group, LLC, at adultwebsitelawyer.com.
My firm also operates 2257Sentry, one of the industry's leading 18 USC 2257 custodian record keeping services for producers of adult content.
Organizations
Free Speech Coalition,
Frequent speaker at adult industry events including the Internext Expo and Exxxotica New York; interviewed in AVN Online; regular contributor to XBiz World
Publications
XBiz World
AVN Online
Education/Credentials
BA in Political Science, JD (law degree)
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