P-2 Individual Performer Or Part Of A Group Entering To Perform Under A Reciprocal Exchange Program Visa
The P-2 classification applies to you if you are coming temporarily to perform as an artist or entertainer, individually or as part of a group, who will perform under a reciprocal exchange program between an organization in the United States and an organization in another country.
P-2 Visa General Information:
Eligibility Criteria:
Application Process:
In order for you to qualify for a P-2 Visa, a sponsoring labor organization in the United States, or your U.S. employer must file Form I-129, Petition for a Non-Immigrant Worker.
Supporting Documents:
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Written consultation by an appropriate labor organization
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Copy of the formal reciprocal exchange agreement between the sponsoring U.S. organization(s) and the organization(s) in a foreign country which will receive the United States artist or entertainer
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Statement from the sponsoring organization describing the reciprocal exchange of United States artists or entertainers as it relates to the specific petition for which classification is sought
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Evidence that you and the U.S. artist or entertainer subject to the reciprocal exchange agreement are artists with comparable skills and that the terms and conditions of employment are similar
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Evidence that an appropriate labor organization in the United States was involved in negotiating, or has concurred with, the reciprocal exchange of U.S. and foreign artists or entertainers.
Applying For A Visa At A U.S. Embassy Or Consulate:
Once the visa petition is approved, you can apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate.
Period Of Stay:
Time needed to complete the event, competition or performance, not to exceed 1 year
Extension Of Stay:
Increments of up to 1 year in order to continue or complete the event, competition or performance.
Change Of Employer:
Family Of P-2 Visa Holders:
Essential Support Personnel:
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Consultation from an appropriate labor organization
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Statement describing the support person’s prior and current essentially, critical skills and experience with the P-2 artist or entertainer
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Copy of a written contract between the employer and the support person or a summary of the terms of the oral agreement under which the support person will be employed.
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