P-2 | Entertainer

Form P-2, Performer Visa, is a nonimmigrant visa for 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.

Qualifications

  • Be a performer under one of the following government recognized reciprocal exchange programs:
  • The American Federation of Musicians (U.S.) and the American Federation of Musicians (Canada)
  • Actor's Equity Association (U.S.) and the Canadian Actors' Equity Association
  • Actor's Equity Association (U.S.) and the British Actors' Equity Association
  • The International Council of Air Shows and the Canadian Air Show Association
  • The Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) and the Screen Actor Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA)

What You'll Need

  • Written consultation by an appropriate labor organization
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • A sponsoring labor organization in the United States, or your U.S. employer must file Form I-129, Petition for a Non-Immigrant Worker

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FAQs

How long does a P-2 Visa last?

A P-2 Visa lasts for the amount of time needed to complete the event, competition or performance, so long as it does not exceed 1 year. However, the stay can be extended by increments of up to 1 year in order to continue or complete the event, competition or performance.

Is there a fee to file the P-2 Visa?

Yes, there is a $695 filing fee. However, the fee ranges from country to country.

How can I file my P-2 form?

You can file your form online or by mail. Filing online allows you to:

  • Pay your filing fee online
  • Check the status of your case
  • Receive notifications and case updates
  • View personalized case completion date estimates
  • Respond to requests for evidence
  • Manage your contact information, including updating your address

 

You can create an account to file online. You can also mail your form to your region’s designated USCIS office.

Of course, you can choose to manage your case independently. However, working with immigration experts can help you navigate the process and provide guidance throughout.

You may be represented, at no expense to the U.S. government, by an attorney or other duly authorized representative. Your representative must submit Form G-28, Notice of Entry or Appearance as Attorney or Representative. Your representative may also submit Form G-28 at the time of your interview.

Why should I work with ImmigrationUSA?

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