| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
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| 1. | What is P1 entertainment visa? |
| | | | | The P1 entertainment visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign nationals who are athletes, artists and entertainers to enter into the U.S. for a specific event, competition or performance. |
| 2. | Who is eligible for P-1 visa? | | | |
| | An internationally recognized artist, entertainer, or athlete may enter into the U.S. to participate in a performance for a U.S. employer or an international employer working through a U.S. agent. The performance must require a performer of international quality. |
| 3. | What privileges do I enjoy on P-1 visa? | | | | | |
On P-1 visa, you may: | | | | | |
| • | Enter the U.S. and perform for payment or prize money |  |
| • | Engage in part time study | |
| • | Apply for visas for accompanying essential support personnel | |
| • | Apply for P-4 visas for your dependents |
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| 4. | What are the limitations of P-1 visa? |
| | | | | The limitations of P-1 visa are: |
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P-1 entertainers (though not athletes) must be performing as part of a group and not individually | | | • |
P-1 visa petitions cannot be approved until the appropriate labor organization is consulted by the USCIS | | | •
| You may work for multiple employers, however, each employer must file a separate Form I-129 | |
| • | Dependents are allowed to stay in the U.S. with you, but may not work
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| 5. | How long can I stay in the U.S. on P-1 work visa? | | | | | |
You may be allowed to stay in the U.S. for up to five years with extensions not to exceed a total stay of ten years. |
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