P1 Visa for Athletes

P1 Visa for Internationally Recognized Athletes

P-1A visa is used by foreign nationals who enter the U.S. to participate in an individual event, competition or performance that is internationally recognized with a high level of achievement; or, to participate in team events that have achieved significant international recognition in a distinguished sport. A consultation from an appropriate labour organization that describes the work or services to be performed in the U.S. and the foreign national’s qualifications for such work must be submitted with the application.

P-1B is used by foreign nationals coming to the U.S. to perform as a member of an entertainment group (cannot be an individual performer) that has been recognized internationally as outstanding in the discipline for a sustained and substantial time. For the P-1B visa, a minimum of 75 per cent of the members of the entertainment group must have had one year of a significant and sustained relationship with the group. The application must be accompanied by a consultation from an appropriate labour organization regarding the nature of the work or a statement proving that the group has existed and performed for a minimum of a year.

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