Certain
visa categories have special accommodations
tailored to professionals who work
as artists, actors, producers, directors,
athletes, musicians, entertainers,
and their support staff.
O Visa
O-1 visas may be a good fit for
individuals who have a record of
sustained acclaim or extraordinary
achievement in arts (including the
television and motion picture industry)
or athletics. O-2 visas are
available to key support staff who
have critical skills and experience
assisting O-1-qualified individuals.
O visas require union or peer group
advisory opinions. They are
approved for the duration of the
event for which the visa is granted.
P Visa
P-1 visas may be appropriate for
professional and high-level amateur
athletes (and some coaches), as well
as entertainers with significant international
recognition.
P-3 Visa for Culturally Unique
Performances
The P-3 visa is for performing artists
who have not necessarily achieved
international acclaim, but are culturally
unique. They also require union and
peer group advisories and may be
approved for up to one year, which
can be extended annually.
Q Cultural Exchange Visa
Individuals coming to participate
in a cultural exchange who are over
the age of eighteen may obtain a fifteen-month
cultural exchange visa. This visa
cannot be extended. No dependent
visas are available under this category.
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