The applicant must be coming to the United States either individually or as a group for the purpose of:​

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• Performing at a specific athletic competition as an athlete or as a member of an entertainment group. Requires an internationally recognized level of sustained performance.

• Performing under a reciprocal exchange program between an organization in the United States and an organization in another country.

• Performing, developing, interpreting, representing, coaching, or teaching a unique or traditional ethnic, folk, cultural, musical, theatrical, or artistic performance or presentation.

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Includes persons providing essential services in support of the above individual.