FAQ: What Is P2 Visa?

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.

What is P2 visa for USA?

The P-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign troupes or bands to enter into the U.S. and perform as part of an exchange program.

Who is eligible for P2 visa?

Individuals Eligible for the P-2 Program: Afghans and their eligible family members (spouse and children of any age, whether married or unmarried) can be referred to the P-2 program by a U.S. government agency.

How long does a P2 visa last?

The P2 can be valid for a maximum of 1 year as long as you submit proof of work (contract, letter of engagement, other confirmation of performance) occurring at least once every 30 days.

What are P1 and P2 visas?

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 much is a P2 visa?

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.

What’s a P3 visa?

P3 Visa Statute seeks to enter the United States temporarily and solely to perform, teach, or coach as such an artist or entertainer or with such a group under a commercial or noncommercial program that is culturally unique.

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).

How long does SIV process take?

The current average processing time for an SIV in Afghanistan is approximately 13 months.

What are the requirements for SIV?

GENERAL GUIDELINES To apply for Chief of Mission (COM) approval for the Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program, you must have access to email; have the ability to scan and save all of the required documents from the list as PDF files; and be able to submit these documents via email.

Is green card a visa?

Green cards are technically a type of visa that allows for permanent residence. Green cards are issued after arrival in the United States. To qualify for a green card, the applicant must have an immigrant visa already, and applications are made to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

How long can you stay in the US with a green card?

For a regular permanent resident, a green card lasts 10 years. The expiration date is different for individuals that are conditional permanent residents. Green cards given in relation to conditional permanent residency only last two years.

How long can you stay in US after visa expires?

You may be banned from reentering the U.S. for three years. This happens if you stay in the U.S. for more than 180 days but less than 1 year after your visa expiration date, but leave the country before formal removal proceedings begin.

What is r1 visa in USA?

The R-1 visa classification allows you to come to the United States temporarily to be employed at least part time by a bona fide nonprofit religious organization in the United States to work solely as a minister, in a religious vocation, or in a religious occupation.

What is P1 visa?

The P-1 entertainment visa is a non-immigrant visa that allows foreign nationals who are athletes, artists and entertainers to enter into the U.S. for a specific event, competition or performance. The P-1 Visa classifications cover individuals who compete at an internationally recognized level.

How long can I stay on P1 visa?

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.