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couldn t: And there are other troubles for artists The processing time for these visas has ballooned over the past several years from 45 days to nearly 120, according to the Canadian Federation of Musicians CFM which helps artists file for permits, according to Globe and Mail. For some artists, this has meant sinking money they didn t have into tours they had to cancel because they couldn t cross the border in time in turn burning relationships with promoters, venues and audiences they need to make their careers viable. Related story Exporting necessary for survival Canadian musicians Also read What trade rules can Canada turn to if Trump rips up NAFTA At 325 U.S. a band, it not cheap particularly for new musicians trying to get a foothold in a crucial music market that, on a map, looks otherwise easy to enter from here. On top of it all, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services USCIS is raising the cost by 42 per cent, to 460, on Dec. 23 as part of sweeping changes to its fee schedule. For bands that might really be able to get some legs in the States, the most prohibitive thing can be the cost of the visa, and not the quality of the music, says Mr. There may be a silver lining there the musicians federation believes USCIS extra revenue could lower the dreaded processing times but it illustrative of the trouble Canadian musicians face when trying to build a sustainable career. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.