What Are The P-1 Visa Requirements?

1.	What Are The P-1 Visa Requirements?
Answer» The P-1 visa is for: Internationally recognized ATHLETES. Members of an internationally recognized athletic team. Members of an internationally recognized entertainment group. The P-1 classification is available only to members of foreign-based entertainment groups, not individual entertainers. In addition, the P-1 alien must be coming to perform and/or compete. The P-1 petition is filed in conjunction with the I-129 form and submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In support of P-1 petitions, the P-1 alien must submit copies of their international awards, certificates of accomplishment, and photographs documenting their activities and accomplishments. In addition, a consultation discussing the alien's ability from a U.S. labor organization is also required. For entertainment groups, the petition should include documentation that the group is internationally recognized as outstanding in the discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time. In addition, for entertainment groups, the USCIS also accepts evidence such as reviews, newspaper articles, magazine articles, advertisements, ETC. P-1 petitions can be approved for up to 5 years for an individual ATHLETE, or the period of time determined by the USCIS director to be NECESSARY to complete the event or activity. The P-1 visa is for:

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The P-1 visa is for:

The P-1 classification is available only to members of foreign-based entertainment groups, not individual entertainers. In addition, the P-1 alien must be coming to perform and/or compete. The P-1 petition is filed in conjunction with the I-129 form and submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
In support of P-1 petitions, the P-1 alien must submit copies of their international awards, certificates of accomplishment, and photographs documenting their activities and accomplishments. In addition, a consultation discussing the alien's ability from a U.S. labor organization is also required. For entertainment groups, the petition should include documentation that the group is internationally recognized as outstanding in the discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time.
In addition, for entertainment groups, the USCIS also accepts evidence such as reviews, newspaper articles, magazine articles, advertisements, ETC. P-1 petitions can be approved for up to 5 years for an individual ATHLETE, or the period of time determined by the USCIS director to be NECESSARY to complete the event or activity.

The P-1 visa is for:

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