P Visa for Athletes and Entertainers

P Visa General Information: The P Visa is a Non-Immigrant Visa allowing certain individuals to work temporarily in the United States. The P Visa consists of four classifications: P-1, P-2, P-3 and P-4. The P Visa classification covers foreign nationals that are internationally recognized athletes, artists or entertainers. The spouse and unmarried children of the P Visa holder may also accompany the P Visa holder to the United States during his or her duration of stay. The P-1 Visa may be issued to an individual or to a team/group. The P Visa allows for individuals that are part of a team or entertainment group to come to the United States and perform temporarily. Other classifications under the P Visa cover individuals who perform, teach or coach in culturally unique programs. The  P Visa for Athletes and Entertainers Application Guide  is an informative, comprehensive, and easy to understand guide to the P Visa and contains everything an individual needs to know in order to successfully apply.

P Visa Eligibility Requirements:

• The P-1 Visa classification applies to individuals who compete at an internationally recognized level.
• The P-2 Visa classification is for individuals who are entertainers or a part of a performance group that perform on a reciprocal exchange program with U.S. organizations. Necessary documentation includes formal reciprocal exchange agreements, descriptions of the exchange program, and evidence of qualifying skills.
• The P-3 Visa applicant must be at least 18 years of age, be qualified to perform the work as specified on the petition, communicate effectively, and have not resided in the United States during the last year before arrival on a P-3 Visa.

The P Visa for Athletes and Entertainers Application Guide includes:

• P-1 Visa for Athletes and Entertainers overview
• P-1 Visa requirements
• P-2 and P-3 Visa requirements and application procedures
• Benefits and drawbacks
• Visa eligibility information
• How to complete the application forms
• Description of internationally recognized level of performance necessary to obtain the P1 Visa
• Description of performance and entertainment criteria necessary to obtain the P2 Visa
• Description of culturally unique programs that accept teaching, coaching, and performing as a criteria to obtain the P3 Visa
• P-1 Visa for Athletes and Entertainers extension information
• P-1 Visa Document checklist
• List of all USCIS (formerly INS) offices nationwide
• List of United States Embassies and Consulates
• FREE P Visa application forms
  * All immigration forms are provided to you free of charge with the purchase of this application guide.