Instructions For Petition For Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129) (Page 18 of 29) in pdf

E. Evidence that the beneficiary commands or will command a high salary or other remuneration for services in

relation to others in the field; or

F. Evidence that the beneficiary has performed and will perform in a lead or starring role for organizations that have

a distinguished reputation.

NOTE: If you are applying for O-1B in the Arts and the preceding forms of evidence do not readily apply to the

beneficiary’s field of endeavor, you may submit other comparable evidence.

O-2 Nonimmigrants

The O-2 classification is for aliens coming to the United States temporarily and solely to assist in the performance

of an O-1 artist or athlete because he or she performs support services that are integral to the successful

performance of the O-1. No test of the U.S. labor market is required. The alien must have critical skills and

experience with the O-1 which must not be of a general nature or possessed by U.S. workers.

Write O-2 in the classification block.

This form must be filed in conjunction with an O-1 petition and filed with:

1. A written consultation (see General Evidence);

A. If it is for support of an athlete or an alien with extraordinary ability in the arts, the consultation must be from an

appropriate labor organization; or

B. If it is for support of an alien with extraordinary achievement in motion pictures or television, the consultation

must be from an appropriate labor organization and management organization.

2. Evidence of the current essentiality, critical skills, and experience of the O-2 with the O-1 and evidence that the alien

has substantial experience performing the critical skills and essential support services for the O-1 alien. In the case

of a specific motion picture or television production, the evidence must establish that significant production has taken

place outside the United States, and will take place inside the United States, and that the continuing participation of

the alien is essential to the successful completion of the production.

P-1A or P-1 Major League Sports

The P-1A classification is for aliens coming to the United States temporarily to perform at a specific athletic

competition as an individual or as part of a group or team participating at an internationally recognized level of

performance.

P-1 Major League Sports classification is for an association of teams or clubs that compete chiefly among themselves

which include major league athletes, minor league sports, and any affiliates associated with the major leagues including

but not limited to baseball, hockey, soccer, basketball, and football. Support personnel for Major League Sports include

coaches, trainers, broadcasters, referees, linesmen, umpires, and interpreters.

Write P-1A in the classification block.

The petition must be filed with:

1. A written consultation (see General Evidence);

2. A copy of the contract with a major U.S. sports league or team or a contract in an individual sport commensurate with

national or international recognition in the sport, if such contracts are normally utilized in the sport; and

3. Evidence of at least two of the following:

A. Significant participation in a prior season with a major U.S. sports league;

B. Significant participation in a prior season for a U.S. college or university in intercollegiate competition;

C. Participation in international competition with a national team;

D. A written statement from a member of the sports media or a recognized expert in the sport which details how the

beneficiary or team is internationally recognized;

E. A written statement from an official of a major U.S. sports league or official of the governing body for a sport that

details how the beneficiary or team is internationally recognized;

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