Artists/Performers

O - O visas are available to aliens with extraordinary ability in art, science, business, athletics, or education who wish to enter the United States to pursue the area of extraordinary ability.  These visas are granted for the period of time necessary to perform the work for which the alien was admitted, up to a maximum of three years

P - P visas are available to aliens who seek to enter the United States to participate as part of an athletic team or performance group, or who are internationally recognized artists or entertainers.