The  P-1A classification applies to you if you are coming temporarily to the  United States solely for the purpose of performing at a specific  athletic competition as: 

• An individual athlete at an internationally recognized level of performance; 
• Part of a group or team at an internationally recognized level of performance; 
• A professional athlete; or 
• An athlete or coach, as part of a team or franchise that is  located in the United States and a member of a foreign league or  association. 

The P-1A classification also applies to professional or amateur  athletes coming temporarily to the United States solely to perform in a  specific theatrical ice skating production or tour, individually or as  part of a group. 

The  P-1B classification applies to you if you are coming to the United  States temporarily to perform as a member of an entertainment group that  has been established for a minimum of one year and recognized  internationally as outstanding in the discipline for a sustained and  substantial period of time. 

The  P-2 classification applies to you if you are coming temporarily to  perform as an artist or entertainer, individually or as part of a group,  who will perform under a reciprocal exchange program between an  organization in the United States and an organization in another  country. 

The  P-3 classification applies to you if you are coming temporarily to  perform, teach or coach as artists or entertainers, individually or as  part of a group, under a program that is culturally unique.