P-3 Visa2022-11-03T14:56:57+00:00

P-3 Visa

P-3 classification may be accorded to artists or entertainers, individually or as a group, coming to the United States for the purpose of a unique or traditional ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, theatrical, or artistic performance or presentation.

Our approach to processing P-3 Visas

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Read our blog post on Cleveland Thyagaraja Aradhana Festival.

The following documentation is required to process P-3 visas:

Proof that the Entertainment Program is culturally unique

  • Copies of reviews in Newspapers and Magazines about the event/festival
  • Copies of letters of commendation from distinguished artists and Associations
  • Copies of other published material on the Festival, including but not limited to letters received from well wishers

Proof that the Group/Individual is coming to the United States to perform in a culturally unique program

  • Evidence of Bookings, contracts, program guide etc. in the form of a program schedule/itinerary

Information pertaining to each individual member of the Group

  • Resume or Write up about the artist detailing awards and honors received. It is important to document that the artist has achieved national or international recognition or acclaim
  • Expert opinions or testimonials about the artist
  • Copies of Passport [first 4 pages and any prior visa page]
  • Photographs, newspaper articles about the artist
  • Certificates, diplomas and other honors received
  • Residential address of the artist abroad

Proof that you are an established Agent or Employer

  • Photographs of past cultural activities sponsored
  • Copies of books [cover page] or other publications released by the Agent
  • Newspaper articles about the Agent
  • Letters and other commendation from prominent persons about the Agent
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