P4 Visa

Definition of P4 Visa:

The P4 visa is a non-immigrant US family visas issued to the immediate family members of P-1, P-2 and P-3 status holders. In general, this visa allows the spouse and unmarried children below 21 years of the principal P visa holders to enter and remain in the US.

The P1 visa or P1 entertainment visa allows aliens who are entertainers, circus artists, and athletes to temporarily enter into the U.S. for a specific competition, event, or performance. If an athlete on P-1 visa wishes to stay in the country for a longer period of time, he or she must apply for an O1 visa.

The P2 visa is issued to artists or entertainers, who wish to enter individually or as part of a group into the US as a part of an exchange program. This exchange program must include two organizations; one in the US and one overseas.

Culturally unique artists may obtain the United States P3 visa, which is a non-immigrant visa. This type of visa is suitable for foreign nationals coming temporarily to perform, teach, or coach as entertainers or artists, individually or as part of a group.

Study and Employment:

The P4 visa holder can attend any full time or part time school. But, if the visa holder wishes to do any job, he/she must change or “adjust status” to obtain a temporary work visa. To be exact, an individual holding P-4 dependent visa status cannot accept any employment in the US.

What are the documents required for P4 petition for family members of P visa holders?

Together with the compulsory documents, the applicant should submit certain supporting documents.

Mandatory documents include:

• Completed DS-156 Form.
• Valid passport (at least 6 months).
• Two identical passport-size photos.
• Older passports containing previous visas.
• Documents proving previous lawful status in United States.
• Non-refundable application fee.
• Reciprocity fee, if applicable.

Supporting documents include (if individuals apply for their P4 visa with their P1 spouse):

• Marriage registration certificate (original copy).
• At least five wedding ceremony photos/wedding invitation.
• Original birth certificate for each child.

Supporting documents include (if individuals apply for their P4 visa separately):

Together with the above-mentioned supporting documents, the applicant must also submit the following;

• Copies of spouse's passport (all 36 pages), including a copy of their valid U.S. visa. The photo copy must be readable and the photograph must be clear enough to allow identification.
• Copy of your spouse's Form I-797, Form I-129 (petition for a nonimmigrant worker), and Notice of Action.