P-1 visas are issued to certain entertainers,
circus artists, and athletes who wish to work temporarily in
the U.S.
Outstanding athletes may apply for this visa
in order to compete in the U.S., either as individuals or as
members of an internationally recognized athletic team.
Entertainment groups with an outstanding
international reputation can be granted P-1 classification as
a unit; however individual entertainers within these groups
cannot apply for P-1 visas to perform separate from the group.
P-1 visas can also be granted to essential
support personnel of P-1 athletes and entertainment groups
Your spouse and unmarried children under the
age of 21 are permitted to accompany you to the United States,
under P-4 status. P-4 visa holders are not allowed to work,
but may attend schools or colleges. Servants of a P-1 visa
holder may receive a B-1 visa with work authorization.
