Instructions For Petition For Nonimmigrant Worker (Form I-129) (Page 19 of 29) in pdf

F. That the beneficiary or team is ranked, if the sport has international rankings; or

G. That the beneficiary or team has received a significant honor or award in the sport.

P-1B Entertainer or Entertainment Group

The P-1B classification is for aliens coming to the United States temporarily to perform as a member of an

entertainment group that has been recognized internationally as outstanding in the discipline for a substantial

period of time, and who has had a sustained relationship with the group (ordinarily for at least 1 year).

Write P-1B in the classification block.

The petition must be filed with:

1. A written consultation (see General Evidence);

2. Evidence that the beneficiary or group is internationally recognized in the discipline as demonstrated by the

submission of evidence of the group’s receipt of or nomination for significant international awards or prizes for

outstanding achievement, or evidence of at least two of the following:

A. The beneficiary or group has performed, and will perform as a starring or leading group in productions or events

with a distinguished reputation;

B. The beneficiary or group has achieved international recognition and acclaim for outstanding achievement in the

field;

C. The group has performed, and will perform, services as a star or leading group for organizations and

establishments that have a distinguished reputation;

D. The beneficiary or group has a record of major commercial or critically acclaimed success;

E. The beneficiary or group has received significant recognition for achievements from critics, organizations,

government agencies, or other recognized experts in the field; or

F. The beneficiary or group commands a high salary or other substantial remuneration for services compared to other

similarly situated in the field.

3. Evidence that 75 percent of the members of the group have had a sustained and substantial relationship with the group

for at least 1 year. Provide a list of the alien’s functions which are integral to the group’s performance.

By filing for a P-1 group, the petitioner certifies that at least 75 percent of the group members have been performing

regularly together for at least 1 year. The 1-year requirement does not apply to circus groups coming to perform with

nationally recognized circuses.

Attach a separate statement to the form to request a waiver of:

1. The 1-year relationship requirement due to exigent circumstances; or

2. The international recognition requirement (1) due to emergent circumstances, or (2) because the group has been

nationally recognized as outstanding in its discipline for a sustained and substantial period of time.

P-2 Nonimmigrants

The P-2 classification is for aliens coming to the United States temporarily to perform as an artist or entertainer,

individually or as part of a group, under a reciprocal exchange program between an organization in the United

States and an organization in another country.

Write P-2 in the classification block.

The petition must be filed by the sponsoring organization or U.S. employer with:

1. A written consultation (see General Evidence);

2. A copy of the reciprocal exchange program agreement;

3. A statement from the sponsoring organization describing the reciprocal agreement as it relates to the petition;

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