Who can have P-3 visa?

        1. An foreign artist or entertainer, individually or as part of a group.

        2. Have a foreign residence which the alien has no intention of abandoning.

        3. 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.

        4. Have a letter of consultation with the appropriate labor organization

  How long can P-3 visa holder stay in the United States?

    An approved petition for an artist or entertainer under P-3 status can be valid for a period of time necessary to complete the event, activity, or performance for which the P-3 alien is admitted, not to exceed 1 year. Petitions for essential support personnel to P-3 aliens shall be valid for a period of time necessary to complete the event, activity, or performance for which the P-3 is admitted, not to exceed 1 year.

    An extension of stay may be authorized in increments of 1 year for P-3 aliens in culturally unique programs, and their essential support personnel, to continue or complete the same event or activity for which they were admitted.

    How about family members?

    Family members of P-3 visa holder are eligible for P-4 status. They may accompany or follow to join the principal alien. P-4 aliens may not accept employment without an independent nonimmigrant classification permitting employment or another independent basis for employment authorization.

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