Visa Types
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Athletes, Artists, and Entertainer
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Visa Type |
Description |
Documents to bring |
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O |
Persons of sustained national or international acclaim in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics coming to the US to work or perform in their field of achievement. |
DS-160 online application confirmation page |
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P |
Entertainers and athletes coming for specific competitions or performances, or who are participating in a reciprocal exchange program between the US and their country. This also includes those performing in culturally unique programs. |
DS-160 online application confirmation page |
The approval of an I-797 petition does not guarantee visa issuance to an applicant found ineligible under provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
Family: Spouses and children under the age of 21 of O or P visa holders are eligible to accompany the principal applicant to the US as long as he/she demonstrates the means to support his/her family while in the US. Couples must be legally married to qualify for such derivative visas, as the status of "concubinage" is not recognized by US immigration law. The pacte civil de solidarité, commonly known as a PACS, is not recognized by US immigration law. In addition to the basic documentation (separate DS-160 confirmation pages and Mandat-Comptes showing MRV payments, etc.), the spouses and children of O or P visa holders must submit marriage and birth certificates along with a copy of the I-797 approved for the principal applicant.
Please visit our site How to Apply for more information on paying the application fee, scheduling an appointment and photo requirements.