P Visa Classification
(P-1, P-2, P-3, P-4)
The P visa is a temporary employment-based visa granted to foreign athletes, artists, entertainers, coaches, supporting staff, and their spouses and children to travel to the United States.
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P-1 Visa
P-1A and P-1B classification
The P-1 visa is further categorized into P-1A and P-1B classification depending on your reason to travel to the US.
The P-2 visa is only available to a specific group of artists and entertainers who visit the US as part of reciprocal exchange program
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P-3 Visa
Eligibility for a P-3 visa
A noncitizen may apply for a P-3 visa if he is coming to the US to perform, teach or coach as an artist or entertainer either as an individual or a group member under a culturally unique program.
Children under the age of 21 years and the spouse of the P-1, P-2, and P-3 visa holders can come to the US on a P-4 visa. P-4 status does not authorize them to work in the United States, but they may attend school or college.
You can travel to the US on a non-immigrant P visa if you are an artist, athlete, or entertainer.