P-4 Visa for Dependents of P Visa Holders

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 P-4 Visa for Family Members of P Visa Holders

The P-4 visa is available to the spouse and unmarried children under 21 of foreign nationals holding P-1, P-2, or P-3 visas (including athletes, artists, and entertainers).

It allows them to legally join their family member in the United States for the duration of the principal visa holder’s stay.


📝 Who Qualifies?

  • Spouses of P-1, P-2, or P-3 visa holders.

  • Unmarried children under age 21.

  • Children born in the U.S. will typically receive U.S. citizenship automatically.


📌 Rights of P-4 Visa Holders

  • Can attend school or university in the U.S.

  • Cannot work while in the U.S. on a P-4 visa.

  • Can apply for a change of status or adjustment of status if circumstances evolve (e.g., marriage to a U.S. citizen or employer sponsorship).


đź“„ Application Process

  • Apply for the P-4 visa at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

  • Required documents:

    • Proof of relationship (e.g., marriage certificate or birth certificate).

    • Copy of the principal P visa holder’s approval notice (Form I-797).

    • Valid passport and DS-160 confirmation.


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