The P-3 classification applies to you if you are coming temporarily to perform, teach or coach as artists or entertainers, individually or as part of a group, under a program that is culturally unique.
The P-3 classification applies to you if you are coming temporarily to perform, teach or coach as artists or entertainers, individually or as part of a group, under a program that is culturally unique.
For a P-3 visa, you must be coming to the United States either individually or as a group for the purpose of developing, interpreting, representing, coaching, or teaching a unique or traditional ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, theatrical, or artistic performance or presentation. In addition, you must be coming to the United States to participate in a cultural event or events which will further the understanding or development of your art form. The program may be of a commercial or noncommercial nature.
Your U.S. employer or sponsoring organization must submit Form I-129, Petition for a Non-Immigrant Worker. For more information about the Form I-129, see the “Form 1-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker” link to the right. Please note that a petitioner who will be filing as an agent for multiple employers must establish that it is duly authorized to act as an agent.
To apply for a P-3 visa, you must file Form I-129. Included are the following documents:
You are permitted to remain for one year. You may also request an extension for an additional year. Usually, the stay is limited to the length of the event. The Form I-129 is used to apply.
Yes. Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 may obtain P-4 Visa status. Your dependents may not engage in employment, but may attend school or college.
Essential support personnel who are an integral part of the performance of a P- 3 artist or entertainer and who perform support services that cannot be readily performed by a U.S. worker, are eligible for P-3 classification. Support personnel may include coaches, scouts, trainers and other team officials and referees.
The U.S. employer must file a separate Form I-129 for support personnel. The petition must include the following documents: