P visas allow athletes and entertainers to come to the U.S. temporarily to compete or perform. It also allows artists and entertainers to come to the U.S. temporarily to participate in reciprocal exchange programs or in culturally unique programs

Requirements:

A job offer or contract for work in the U.S. or proof of participation in an exchange program or a culturally unique program

Duration of Visa:

Variable

P-1, P-2 and P-3 Visas:

The P-1 visa classification provides for admission into the United States of certain athletes, entertainers and artists, and essential support personnel. Individual members of the entertainment industry are not eligible for the P-1 visa classification, but individual athletes are. For members of the entertainment industry, the visa will be issued for a specific event only. However, individual athletes may be admitted for five years and a team for a period of six months.

The P-2 visa classification provides for the admission into the United States of an artist or entertainer, either an individual or group, involved in a reciprocal exchange program between an organization or organizations in the United States and one or more foreign countries which provides for the temporary exchange of artists and entertainers.

The P-3 visa classification provides for the admission into the United States of an artist or entertainer, either an individual or group, to perform, teach, or coach under a program that is culturally unique.