Overview

The “P” visa applies to individual or team athletes coming to the U.S. temporarily to perform at a specific athletic competition at an internationally recognized level of performance. It also applies to member(s) of a foreign-based entertainment group that has been recognized internationally as outstanding in the discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time.

Period of Stay
An individual athlete is granted a minimum of five (5) years and a maximum of ten-year stay. Group athletes and entertainers, on the other hand, are allowed to stay for just one (1) year.

Eligibility Requirements

• The purpose of their trip to the United States should be to perform at a specific athletic competition or in production events;
• There should be a contract signifying participation in international competition or major production;
• The applicant should be a member of a recognized and reputable foreign-based athletic or entertainment group for at least one (1) year;
• The member or group should have received numerous significant recognitions or awards in the past.

The attorney can assist you in preparing and completing your application. Here’s how it works:

1. Fill out the Standard questionnaire and the payment form online. Then submit.
2. Within a few minutes, we will e-mail you a (a) Visa application questionnaire, (b) our Retainer Agreement, and (c) a checklist of documents required to support your application. Do not leave any blank spaces on the questionnaire. Enter "N/A" when the information being asked does not apply to you.
3. Print the attachments that we have e-mailed you.
4. Proceed by filling out the Visa Application Questionnaire. Do not leave any blank spaces on the questionnaire. Enter 'N/A" when the information being asked does not apply to you.
5. Review the list of required supporting documents to be attached to the Visa Application Questionnaire.
6. Sign and date the Retainer Agreement.
7. Mail all the documents back.
8. The Attorney prepares your application upon receipt of the documents from you. A copy will be e-mailed to you for review and corrections.
9. The original application will be e-mailed to you as a PDF document for printing, signing and sending back.
10. The Attorney then files your application with the BCIS.