P- 1 visa conditions

Visa application procedures and required materials

To apply for a P- 1 visa, you must first be employed by an American employer. American employers can be related companies, organizations, institutions or government departments, and the work provided must be related to related projects or activities and conform to the applicant's background. The application is submitted by the employer to the regional service center of the Immigration Bureau. After the approval of the Immigration Bureau, the applicant can apply for an entry visa to the embassy or consulate where he lives with the approval notice of the Immigration Bureau. Applicants, whether overseas or domestic, can apply as long as they meet the requirements. However, if you want to change your identity in China, you need to apply for a visa from an overseas embassy or consulate if you need to enter or leave the United States.

Materials required to apply to the Immigration Bureau:

Employers applying for a P- 1 visa to the Immigration Bureau need to submit the following materials:

(1) Form I- 129, that is, the timetable for applying for non-immigrant workers and OP.

(2) employment contract. The contract shall specify the job nature, job responsibilities, working hours, remuneration and related benefits of the applicant. If it is a liquidity activity, a timetable should also be submitted.

(3) Applicants participating in exchange programs shall submit contracts, agreements, plans or approval materials related to the programs.

(4) Letter from the employer. The letter should explain the nature of the employer's business, the nature of the activities or events that need to hire foreign employees, and the reasons why foreign employees need to participate.

(5) consulting reports or written opinions issued by organizations, industry associations or regulatory agencies in relevant industries in the United States. The consultation or written opinion should explain the applicant's reputation, the nature of the activities he participated in, and the absence or difficulty of finding a suitable American employee to replace him.