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P-1 Athletes and Members of Entertainment Groups

Persons who desire to enter the U.S. to work temporarily as an Athlete or a member of an Entertainment Group must first obtain a P-1 visa (individual entertainers, not including athletes, are not eligible for P-1 status). In order to qualify for a P-1 visa as an Athlete, the person must show:

If competing individually, that the person has achieved international recognition as an athlete in the sport they are entering the U.S. to perform;
If competing as part of a team, that the team has achieved international recognition in that sport;
Seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of participating in the sport; and
That the person maintains a residence in a foreign country with no intent of abandoning.

In order to qualify for a P-1 visa as a member of an entertainment group, the person must show:

That the group has been recognized internationally as outstanding in the field for a substantial period of time;
The person is an integral part of the group and has had a sustained and substantial relationship with the group;
Seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely for the purpose of participating in the entertainment group; and
That the person maintains a residence in a foreign country with no intent of abandoning.

To determine if you are eligible for an P-1 Visa as an Athlete or Member of an Entertainment Group , as a qualified athlete, athletic team, or member of an entertainment group, please contact our office for a consultation.
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