| 10. | What are the documents required for P-1 petition for
entertainment groups? | | | | | | A petition filed by a U.S. employer must be accompanied
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 | Evidence that the group has been established and performing regularly for a period of at least one year | |
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A statement from the employer listing each member of the group and the exact dates for which each member has been employed on a regular basis by the group |
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Evidence that the group has been internationally recognized in the discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time. This may be demonstrated by any three of the following types of documentation with evidence that the group has: | | |
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| Performed, and will perform, as a starring or leading entertainment group in productions or events which have a distinguished reputation as evidenced by critical reviews, advertisements, publicity releases, publications, contracts, or endorsements |
 | | • | Achieved international recognition and acclaim for outstanding achievement
in its field as evidenced by reviews in major newspapers, trade journals, magazines, or other published material | |
| • | Performed, and will perform, services as a leading or starring group for organizations and establishments that have a distinguished reputation evidenced by articles in newspapers, trade journals, publications, or testimonials |
| | • | A record of major commercial or critically
acclaimed successes, as evidenced by such indicators as ratings; standing in the field; box office receipts; record, cassette, or video sales; and other achievements in the field as reported in trade journals, major newspapers, or other publications | | | • | Achieved significant recognition for achievements from organizations, critics, government agencies, or other recognized experts
in the field. Such testimonials must be in a form that clearly indicates the author's authority, expertise, and knowledge of the alien's achievements
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| • | Either commanded a high salary or will command a high salary or other substantial remuneration for services comparable to others similarly situated in the field as evidenced by contracts or other reliable evidence |
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