P3 Visas (Artists and Entertainers under Culturally Unique Programs)
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| | B. | Filing the P3 Petition |
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| | A U.S. employer or agent, or a foreign employer through a U.S. agent may petition the USCIS by submitting the following: | | |
| | | | 1. | USCIS Form I-129, Petition for Nonimmigrant Worker |
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| | | 2. | USCIS Form I-129O/P Supplement, O and P classification Supplement to Form I-129 |
| 3. | Copies of evidence describing your experience and skills |
| 4. | Proof of your standing as outstanding in your field |
| 5. | An official affidavit that confirms the existence of the culturally unique program |
| 6. | A contract and schedule of events describing terms and conditions of performance including pay, performance dates, and duration of contract |
| 7. | No objection letters from the union (or an advisory opinion from a peer group) |
| 8. | Written contract between your group and the sponsoring employer or agent, or, if there is no written contract, a thorough description of your oral agreement |
| 9. | An explanation of the event and its itinerary |
Note: Individual performers must prove that they play an integral part in the performance of the event. The standard defined by the USCIS for P3 visa holders' is that performers must perform "an integral part of the performance which cannot be readily performed by a U.S. worker and which are essential to the successful performance of the services."
After receiving and reviewing your petition, the USCIS notifies your sponsoring employer of its decision. When the USCIS approves the petition, it sends the Notice of Action Form I-797 to your sponsoring employer.
If you are overseas, the USCIS notifies the American Consulate nearest to your permanent residence. You must take the P3 approval notice to the consulate to obtain the P3 visa. If you are already in the U.S., you can start working for your employer | as soon as you receive the approval notice. |  |
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| C. | Premium Processing of the P3 Visa | | | | | | You may have your P3 petition adjudicated within 15 calendar days by applying for premium processing.
For an additional fee of US $1,000, the USCIS guarantees a prompt decision on your P3 petition. You will receive either an approval notice, a request for further evidence, a notice of intent to deny the petition, or a notice of investigation for fraud or misrepresentation within 15 calendar days from the date you applied for the premium processing of your P3 visa. If the USCIS fails to respond within 15 calendar days, it will return the $1,000 fee and continue to process the petition under the expedited process. |
| D. | Applying for the P3 Visa at an American Consulate |
| | | | | To apply for the P3 visa, you must furnish the original or a copy of the Notice of Action, Form I-797A or B (the approval notice forwarded to your employer when the petition is approved). Your visa application must include the following documents: | | | | | |
| 2. | DOS Form DS-157, Supplemental Nonimmigrant Visa Application, for all male applicants between the ages of 16 and 45 |
| 3. | A copy of your passport which is valid for at least six months beyond the period of stay in the U.S. and with at least one blank page |
| 4. | Two identical color photographs showing full face without head covering against a light background. You may wear a headdress if required by a religious order of which you are a member |
| 5. | A letter from your U.S. employer detailing your position and a statement that you possess skills essential for the performance of the job offered |
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| PRICE |
| Regular Process |
Legal Fee - $1,390
Filing Fee - $320 | | Premium Process | Legal Fee - $1,390
Filing Fee - $1,320 | | Processing Time |
| 2 business days |  |
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