B1/B2 visitors should take care not to give the appearance that they are de facto residing in the United States and plan their travels accordingly. Extensions of stay is recommended rather than attempting a brief exit and return.
Professional musicians need an O or P visa to play at concerts in the United States. Amateur musicians can enter the US on B2 visa to perform uncompensated.
You can change status from B-1 to E-1 if you did not violate your status, your petition is received before your I-94 expires, and you meet the E-1 requirements.
You should remember what date you requested in your extension of status application as you will have to leave or file another petition before this date.
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