Building Your PR Portfolio for the Visa Application Process

The immigration process for work visas often needs a body of evidence to prove you are recognized for your talents as a creative. Press clippings and articles within the media are essential for your visa application packet.

For creatives across the globe, working internationally can be a vital next step for their career. If you're considering relocating overseas under a work visa, you may already know that press clippings are one of the many things required for your application.

"I understand the need for visas in a global world. And know how to create a PR strategy for this objective."

For many years I have helped actors and creatives build their collection of editorial evidence in preparation for their immigration case to the US. As part of the O-1 visa process it is essential to provide documentation demonstrating that your work has been critiqued by an independent objective source. I am not a lawyer and cannot give legal counsel, but I can help the artist gather evidence in the form of press coverage.

"Of course, artists must have a body of work to leverage and pitch. But it's a pleasure to be able to help people realize a dream and be one piece in the big journey."

It brings me great joy to help actors and creatives in the process of achieving their dream. I have worked with Kendal Rae, Menik Gooneratne, Hendrik Giesler, Andy McPhee, Ratidzo Mambo, Nerida Bronwen, and many other artists and creatives over my publicity career.

"As an emerging Australian creator and actor, branding and re-branding myself as my work evolves can be quite overwhelming. Working strategically with Sarah as a publicist and her down-to-earth positive attitude and immense support has made the prospect of elevating my artistic self less daunting. It's also been vital for my career path, with Sarah setting me up for more visibility and authentic media content for my US visa applications." — Ratidzo Mambo

Editorial coverage can also help agents/managers pitch you to casting agents and other industry people.