P visas serve internationally recognized athletes and entertainers. An employer or agent must file a petition, including an itinerary and contracts for U.S. events. The period of stay is event-based, usually up to one year, with extensions possible. Fees are around $185 for the visa and $460 for the petition, with an optional $2,805 for premium processing. The process is moderately difficult, and visa agency guidance is helpful. Processing takes 2–4 months (premium expedited: 15 days), and the approval rate is about 80%.