Often asked: How Long Does A P2 Visa Take To Process?

Regular processing can take 60 days or more.

How can I check my P2 visa status?

After your visa interview, you may check the status of your visa application online at https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/. You will need your case number to access your case information.

What is the process of P2 visa?

Applying For The P2 Visa Your employer must file USCIS Form I-129, petition for a nonimmigrant worker with O/P supplement and supporting documentation with the USCIS. Once the USCIS approves of the P2 visa petition, you can apply for the P2 visa at an American Consulate overseas.

What is P2 immigration?

P-2 Visas: The P2 visa is reserved for artists and entertainers who perform individually or as part of a group, pursuant to a reciprocal exchange program between one or more U.S. organizations and one or more such organizations in other countries that provides for the temporary exchange of artists and entertainers.

How much does a P2 visa cost?

The maximum length of time given for a P2 can be up to one year, if there are no more than 30 days between contracted dates. The current fee for applying for a P2 Visa is $460 USD, plus a $100 CAD fee to AFM Canada for administration costs. An additional $20 fee is applied for each additional musician in a group.

How do I know if my visa is approved?

Check the Status of a Visa Application To check on the status of your U.S. Visa application: United States: Contact the National Visa Center (NVC) at 1-603-334-0700 for immigrant visas. For nonimmigrant visas, call 1-603-334-0888. Or use the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC).

How do I know if my visa is ready for pickup?

Check the Status of Your Visa You can check the status of your application any time at this website: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx. Please wait at least three business days following your visa interview to check on the status of your application.

What documents are needed for SIV?

What documents do I need to send to NVC for visa processing? (For Afghan SIV applicants)

• Form DS-260, Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration Application.
• A copy of the biodata page from the passport of each applicant; (Each passport must be valid for at least 12 months beyond the anticipated visa interview date).

What are the requirements for SIV?

As of July 30, 2021, the SIV program requires applicants to have been employed for a minimum of one year, between October 7, 2001, and December 31, 2023. Applicants must also have experienced or be experiencing an ongoing serious threat as a consequence of their employment.

How can I check my SIV status online?

Check the Status of Your Visa You can check the status of your application any time at this website: https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx. Please wait at least three business days following your visa interview to check on the status of your application.

How does a person qualify for a P 3 visa?

Eligibility Criteria For a P-3 visa, you must be coming to the United States either individually or as a group for the purpose of developing, interpreting, representing, coaching, or teaching a unique or traditional ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, theatrical, or artistic performance or presentation.

What does P2 visa stand for?

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.

What’s the difference between P1 and P2 visa?

The P-1 visa classifications cover individuals who compete at an internationally recognized level. The P-2 visa classification is for individuals who are entertainers or a part of a performance group that perform on a reciprocal exchange program with U.S. organizations.

How long does a p1 visa last?

For essential personnel, the initial validity is 1 year, but they may extend for an additional 5 years for a maximum stay of 10 years.