Can I perform at shows in different states?

Yes. If your O-1 was granted based on performances, it generally allows you to work in different states, as long as those shows are part of the approved itinerary in your petition. What authorizes the work is not the location itself, but the fact that the activity was included in what immigration approved.

In other words, when engagements across multiple states are already listed in the submitted plan and are consistent with the purpose of the visa, there is no obstacle to performing in each of them.

The concern arises with anything that was not originally anticipated. A significant change to the itinerary, or new shows that were not part of the original petition, may require updated documentation or an amended petition before they take place, so as not to deviate from the authorized conditions.

For this reason, when planning new dates outside what was originally approved, it is worth confirming the current requirements with the USCIS or a qualified specialist, to ensure your schedule remains covered by the visa.

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