P-1 Internationally Recognized Athlete and Entertainer

The P-1A classification allows foreign nationals to come to the U.S. temporarily to perform at a specific athletic competition as an athlete, individually, or as part of a group or team, at an internationally recognized level of performance.
To qualify for P-1 visa, foreign nationals must be coming to the United States to participate in individual event, competition or performance in which you are internationally recognized with a high level of achievement; evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered so that the achievement is renowned or well known in more than one country.
P-1 Foreign nationals may also come to the United States to participate in team events and must have achieved significant international recognition in the sport.  The event in which the foreign national’s team is participating must be distinguished and require the participation of athletic teams of international recognition.

P-1B A Member of an Internationally Recognized Entertainment Group

The P-1B classification applies to you if you are coming to the United States temporarily to perform as a member of a foreign-based entertainment group that has been recognized internationally as outstanding in the discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time.  To be eligible for P-1B, at least 75 percent of the members of the group must have had a substantial relationship with the group for at least one year.  This one year requirement does not apply to circus performers and essential circus personnel.

The entertainment group must be internationally recognized, having a high level of achievement in a field evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered.  The reputation of the group, not the individual achievements of its members or the acclaim of a particular production, is essential.

Note: Individual entertainers not performing as part of a group are not eligible for this visa classification.

Please contact our office http://stonehavenlaw.com/contact_us.html for a free consultation to determine if you are eligible for this visa category.  

Disclaimer: The information provided here is of a general nature.  It should not be construed as legal advice and does not constitute an engagement of the Stone Haven Law Group or establish an attorney-client relationship.