O-1B · P

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For artists and performers with engagements in the United States.

Performing in the United States usually needs an O or P visa, and these start with a petition filed in the United States. We help you see which route fits your engagements and prepare everything on the Türkiye side once the petition is approved.

Is this your field?

Musicians, singers and bands
Actors, dancers and theatre companies
Visual artists with exhibitions or commissions
Touring crews and support staff travelling with a performer or group

A visitor visa does not cover paid or public performances, even short ones.

What to prepare

Form I-797, the approval of the petition filed by your US employer or agent
Your contracts or the itinerary of your engagements
Press, awards and other proof of your recognition
For groups: the list of members and their roles

Visa routes we usually see

O-1B

Extraordinary ability in the arts

For individual artists with sustained recognition.

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P-1B

Entertainment groups

For members of an internationally recognised group.

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P-2 · P-3

Exchange and culturally unique programs

For reciprocal exchanges and culturally unique performances.

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O-2 · P

Support staff

For crew who are essential to the performance.

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Your process, step by step

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Route check
We look at your engagements and help you see whether O, P or a visitor visa fits.
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The petition in the United States
Your US employer or agent files Form I-129 with USCIS. You receive the I-797 approval.
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Your consular file
A checklist for the interview, including your itinerary and proof of recognition.
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DS-160 and fee
With the receipt number of your approved petition.
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Interviews for you and your group
We book the interview for each member and support staff.
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Interview
In Ankara or Istanbul, with the I-797 and your engagement papers.
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Passports back
With Gold Pass we collect and deliver the passports.