Eligibility Criteria

For a P-3 visa, the artist or entertainer must be coming to the U.S. 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.

In addition, the artist or entertainer must be coming to the U.S. to participate in a cultural event or events which will further the understanding or development of the cultural art form.

The spouse and children of principals for the P visas obtain derivative P-4 visas. They are not eligible to work in the U.S.