| Frequently Asked Questions |
Your Immigration Questions Answered by VisaPro.
Here, you will find detailed answers to many of most common immigration
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| 1. | What is P-2 visa? |
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The P-2 visa is a nonimmigrant visa which allows foreign troupes or bands to enter into the U.S. and perform as part of an exchange program. |
| 2. | How do I qualify for P-2 visa? | | | |
| | To qualify for P-2 visa, you must be coming temporarily to the U.S. to perform as an entertainer or artist. You may be coming as: | | | |
| | | • | Part of a group, or |
 | | • | Individually as part of a reciprocal exchange |
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| 3. | What privileges do I enjoy on P-2 visas? | | | |
| | On P-2 visa, you may: | | | |
| | | • | Enter the U.S. and perform for payment or prize money |
| | • | Engage in part time study |
| | • | Apply for visas for accompanying essential support personnel |
| | • | Apply for P-4 visas for dependents |
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| 4. | What
are the limitations of P-2 visa? | | | | | | The limitations of P-2 visa are: |
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| • | You may work for multiple employers, however, each employer must file a separate Form I-129 | |
| • | P-2 programs must be reciprocal in nature | |
| • | Dependents are allowed to stay in the U.S. with you, but may not work |
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How long can I stay in the U.S. on P-2 work visa? | | | | | | You
may be allowed to stay in the U.S. for up to one year on P-2 visa. |
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