List of Non-Immigrant Visas A - Diplomatic, Ambassadors B - Visitors for Business / Pleasure C - Foreign National In Transit D - Crewpersons E - Treaty Traders & Investors E-3 - Australian Specialty Occupation Workers F - International Student G - Foreign Government Agencies H - Temporary Workers I - Foreign Media Representatives J - Exchange Visitors K - Fiancé of U.S. Citizen L - Intra-company Transfers M - International Vocational Student N - Children of Special Immigrants O - Aliens of Extraordinary Ability Q - Cultural Exchange Visa R - Religious Visa S - Special Snitch Status ("LEA") T - Work Options for Students B-1 - Temporary Business B-2 - Temporary Tourists C-1 - Transit Visa C-2 - United Nations C-3 - Government Officials D-1 - Crewmen D-2 - Crewmen E-2 - Investors H1-B1 - Speciality Occupations H-2A - Agricultural Workers H-2B - Temporary Services H-3 - Training O-2 - Accompanying Aliens P-1 - Artists and Athletes P-2 - Troupes and Bands P-3 - Artists and Entertainers TN-1 - Canadian Citizens TN-2 - Mexican Citizens H-1B Audit and Investigations U Nonimmigrant Visa: Victims of Criminal Activity Check the status of your case with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS"). Results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. Contact Us Today Type your message here: (Note: Messages sent using this form are not considered private. Avoid sending highly confidential or private information via email.)

P-2 - Troupes and Bands Name *   Email *   Phone *   Question or Comments Submit Temporary Visas Artists and athletes are an essential portion of healthy cultural exchange. The global community benefits greatly from the work of each country's greatest thinkers and performers. P-2 Visas are issued to troupes or bands entering the U.S. as a part of an exchange program. There should be two organizations involved in this exchange program: one in the US and one abroad. Your spouse and unmarried children under the age of 21 are permitted to accompany you to the United States, under a P-4 status. P-4 visa holders are not allowed to work without being granted permission. STEPS Either the U.S. labor group that negotiated the exchange agreement, the sponsoring organization or the U.S. employer must file the petition. The petition should be filed to the U.S Consular office or U.S. Embassy, or to the branch of the USCIS with jurisdiction over the location where the troupe/band plans to perform. The application forms and relevant documents may be mailed or submitted in person. A U.S. agent may also file a petition for workers who are self-employed, use agents to book short-term engagements with many different employers or in situations where foreign employer(s) authorize the use of an agent to act on their behalf. This agent may be the employer of the performer, a representative of the employer or a person authorized to act on behalf of the employer. DOCUMENTS For the P-2 Visa, you must provide the following documents:  A filled-in visa application Form DS-156. Separate applications for each person are compulsory.  One recent photograph 1 & 1/2 inches square (37mm x 37mm) of each applicant, with the entire face visible. The picture should be taken before a light background and without head covering.  A passport, valid for travel to the United States for at least six months longer than your intended visit. The petitioner must also provide documents that prove that the troupe/band are eligible for the visa. These documents include:  Proof that all people involved in the program are artists or entertainers with talent.  An official letter from the sponsor(s) noting the details of the exchange program.  Proof that a labor organization mediated over the program.  An official affidavit that confirms the existence of the exchange program between the US and a foreign country. National in scope, the business immigration law firm of NPZ Law Group represents clients from throughout the United States and around world. Regionally, our attorneys remain committed to serving the immigration needs of businesses in the Tri-state area and the Hudson Valley, including residents of Ridgewood, Newark, and Jersey City, Burlington County, Bergen County, Camden County, Cumberland County, Essex County, Hudson County, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Morris County, Passaic County, Salem County, Union County, northern New Jersey, southern New Jersey, central New Jersey, NJ; New York City, Rockland County, Orange County, Westchester County, Kings County, Sullivan County, Ulster County, New York, NY; Chicago, Illinois, IL; and Toronto and Montreal, Canada. Our nationwide practice focused on quality legal representation and personal service. Notwithstanding any statements contained in this website, results may vary depending on your particular facts and legal circumstances. No aspect of the advertisement has been approved by the New Jersey Supreme Court.