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  • Attorney James

    Member
    May 10, 2025 at 1:01 pm

    Yes. File Form I-129 with:

    • Change-of-status box checked.

    • B-1 admission proof (I-94).

    • Full P-1 package (contracts, letters, criteria).

    Stay in the U.S. while it’s pending. Consider premium processing. After approval, you’ll need a visa stamp if you travel.