their area to be granted P visas, and have a sustained period of achievement no less than one year. Additionally, a minimum for 75 percent of the group's individual members must have a substantial relationship to the group, generally satisfied by at least one year of membership. To establish "international recognition," a petitioner may rely either on documentation of a major, one-time achievement by the group, such as the nomination for, or receipt of, a significant international award or prize, or at least three of the following: Has and will perform as leading/starring group in productions/events with distinguished reputations; International recognition/acclaim for outstanding achievements; Has and will perform as leading/starring group for organizations with distinguished reputations; Record of major commercial/critically acclaimed success; Significant recognition from organizations, critics, governments, other recognized experts; Commanded/will command high salary/other substantial remuneration relative to others similarly situated. In 2013, professional Canadian League of Legends player Danny "Shiphtur" Le was able to obtain a P-1 visa to come to the US to practice with his Riverside, California based team, becoming the first electronic sports player to do so. References External links Temporary Workers page - from the United States Department of State Artists from Abroad - information from the League of American Orchestras and Association of Performing Arts Presenters Improving the Visa Process for Foreign Guest Artists - from the American Arts Alliance United States visas by type Performing arts