Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours

In a time of aggressive immigration enforcement, some international musicians are deciding that going through the complicated process of getting a U.S. artist visa may not be worth the financial and safety risks.

May 12, 2025 - 11:11
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Aggressive immigration enforcement makes musicians rethink U.S. tours
Musical artists Trupa Trupa (left) Bells Larsen (middle), Alex Bernath (right) are all reconsidering the benefits of touring in the United States.<br>

In a time of aggressive immigration enforcement, some international musicians are deciding that going through the complicated process of getting a U.S. artist visa may not be worth the financial and safety risks.