Act addresses these challenges by requiring the Secretary of Homeland Security to provide expedited processing services. without a fee. if an 0- or P- artist visa is not adjudicated within a 14day time frame. and the petition is filed by or on behalf of a nonprofit organization. The legislation ensures that nonprofit arts organizations do not have to choose between making adjustments to their programming and incurring additional unexpected costs. We should be encouraging international participation in the performing arts. not thwarting it. That is why more than 80 national organizations consisting of musicians. orchestras. museums. performing artists. and local arts organizations such as the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. support the ARTS Act.