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Since heightened security was established more than ten years ago following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the US, US P-1 visas for foreign artists and performers have become increasingly difficult to obtain. Critics have claimed that the visa obstacles are hurting the US' ability to host cultural events.
According to the US Homeland Security Department, P-1 visa applications for the standard foreign performer's visa declined by almost 25 percent between 2006 and 2010. During the same period, the number of these P-1 visa petitions rejected increased by more than two-thirds.
While the standard performers P-1 visa costs USD$325, an expedited premium processing fee of USD$1,225 per application is offered for those wanting a response within two weeks. But critics complain that US immigration officials sometimes fail to meet that deadline. And to further complicate matters, the US doesn't allow for touring performers to apply for a P-1 visa before tour contracts are signed.
As part of the application process the arts group sponsoring the performance in the US must submit written proof of the artist's qualifications. US immigration advises performers to submit their application at least 90 days before their intended trip to the US.
If you would like to apply for a US visa, WorkPermit.com can help. WorkPermit.com is a specialist visa consultancy with over twenty years of experience dealing with visa applications. We can help with a wide range of visa applications to your country of choice. Please feel free to contact us for further details.
According to the US Homeland Security Department, P-1 visa applications for the standard foreign performer's visa declined by almost 25 percent between 2006 and 2010. During the same period, the number of these P-1 visa petitions rejected increased by more than two-thirds.
While the standard performers P-1 visa costs USD$325, an expedited premium processing fee of USD$1,225 per application is offered for those wanting a response within two weeks. But critics complain that US immigration officials sometimes fail to meet that deadline. And to further complicate matters, the US doesn't allow for touring performers to apply for a P-1 visa before tour contracts are signed.
As part of the application process the arts group sponsoring the performance in the US must submit written proof of the artist's qualifications. US immigration advises performers to submit their application at least 90 days before their intended trip to the US.
If you would like to apply for a US visa, WorkPermit.com can help. WorkPermit.com is a specialist visa consultancy with over twenty years of experience dealing with visa applications. We can help with a wide range of visa applications to your country of choice. Please feel free to contact us for further details.
