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The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.
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The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.
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The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.

The visa process for visiting artists has always been complicated and expensive. Under the current administration, it's gotten significantly worse.
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