 | Purpose: |
allows athletes and entertainers to come to the U.S. temporarily to compete or perform; also allows artists and entertainers to come to the U.S. temporarily to participate in reciprocal exchange programs or in culturally unique programs
| Requirements: |
(1) a job offer or contract for work in the U.S. or proof of participation in an exchange program or a culturally unique program
| Duration of Visa: |
Variable
| Description: |
There are several different visas available under the P visa category. The first option is for athletes and entertainers who are coming to the U.S. temporarily to compete in an athletic event or to perform. Unlike the O visa category, which requires proof of “extraordinary ability,” a P visa does not impose this standard. P visas are also available for artists and entertainers coming to the US. to participate in a reciprocal exchange program or in a culturally unique program. To get a P visa, you need a specific job offer or contract from an employer or an agent in the U.S. or abroad. If you are an artist or an entertainer applying for a P visa based on your participation in an exchange program or a culturally unique program, you must provide documentation about that program. Athletes with P status may be allowed to stay initially for up to 5 years, with the possibility of extending your stay for another 5 years. Other P visa holders are allowed to stay in the U.S. for the amount of time necessary to complete their even and may be granted extensions of 1 year.
Immigration law is often complex in nature with different eligibility and filing requirements. The material on this page and the other pages of this web site is general and for informational purposes only. It is not intended to replace the advice and counsel of an attorney, and you should not rely on it solely when making decisions about your immigration status.
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