Sports & Entertainment
Sports & Entertainment Immigration
Are you a sports athlete in minor or major leagues, or an entertainer in theater, singing, acting, or production, looking for a lawyer to help you enter Canada or go to the United States? We can help! We specialize in assisting athletes and entertainers to cross the border for their travels without any hassles.
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Have a criminal record? No problem! We have successfully helped several entertainers with records come to Canada using a TRP (Temporary Resident Permit).
Contact us today to ensure a smooth and hassle-free process for your travels!
P2 Visa:
- Must be in government recognized exchange program.
- There are 5 organizations buts if it is outside of the main 5, it will be subject for review.
- Needs USCIS, US immigration services needs approval of a petition or application.
- The American Federation of Musicians (U.S.) and the American Federation of Musicians (Canada).
- Actor’s Equity Association (U.S.) and the Canadian Actors’ Equity Association.
- The International Council of AirShows and the Canadian Air Show Association.
- The Alliance of Canadian Cinema Television and Radio Artists (ACTRA) and the Screen Actor Guild – American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA).
- If there is a regulatory body outside of these then the USCIS then a review will happen to see its legitimacy.
- You can bring your family, but they are unable to work.
- Can only be in the United States for 1 year.
P3 Visa:
A P-3 visa is for people or groups who want to come to the United States to do something special related to their culture or art. This could include performing, teaching, or representing unique or traditional music, dance, theater, or other arts.
- 1 year limit to stay in the United States.
- Spouses & Children under 21 can obtain a P4 visa.
P1BA Visa:
For those coming to the US to temporarily perform as a member of an entertainment group.
- You have to have at least 1 year of international recognition in the discipline with a history of working in the field.
- 75% of the group must have stayed within the group for 1+ years.
P1A Visa:
If you’re coming to the US solely for an athletic competition.
- Can be an international athlete or part or a team performance or coach.
- Can be professional or amateur.
- You will need to have evidence that you are recognised for this.
- Can bring spouse or unmarried children under 21- can attend schools.
O Visa:
This is for individuals with extraordinary ability in science, art, education, business or athletes – with a strong history of achievements nationally or internationally.
O1A: Ability in science, education, business or athletics.
O1B: Actors or people in the movie or TV industry.
O2: Individuals who assist in specific events or performances.
O3: Spouses
WE CAN PROVIDE SERVICES FOR
P2 Visa: Individually Performing Artists
P3 Visa: Entertainers as part of a culturally specific group
P1BA Visa: Entertainment Groups
P1A Visa: International Athlete
O Visa: Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement
TRP: Temporary Resident Permit
To find out more about how we can help you, BOOK AN INITIAL CONSULTATION today with Brace Law.