[HANASHIR:14766] A work enquiry, in two parts.

[hn forros <hnforros...>]

PART ONE
As a Canadian who has never worked in the U.S., what
documents do I need in order to do this?  I'm not
talking about a green card, for long-term use, but
about permission to come across the border and do a
gig or two.

... there may be something coming up for me in
November!, which may seem like a long time away, but
government papers can take a long time to obtain. 
Especially with the new security issues.

I heard somewhere that no paperwork is required within
a certain (very limited) radius of the border, but
farther away than that I have to document that I have
some sort of unique or different presentation, i.e.
that I'm not taking away work from a Local Person who
could do it just as well.  Does anyone know the
details on this?

Also, what goverment agency do I contact about this?

And ... are there certain "code words" or phrases that
I should use on the form, to increase the chances I
will get accepted?

PART TWO
As a Canadian who has been making many American music
friends, what documents do they need if they wish to
come to _my_ town & play here?  And what govt agency
do I contact for the details?

You can reply to the list, or to me offline at
roslynschwartz (at) sympatico(dot)ca .  Thanks muchly for any
direction you can give.

- Ros

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