Sports Immigration
The criteria for obtaining a U.S. visa has gotten significantly more difficult and sports immigration is feeling the heat. Successful sports immigration attorneys have had to rise to the challenge and become even better.
O1 Visa: Extraordinary Ability .
P1 Visa: Entertainers and Internationally Recognized Exceptional Athletes.
H2B Visa: may be used for a wide variety of seasonal industries.
H1B Visa: can be used for a coach, administrator, or management level person in some circumstances.
There are two visas that can be used if the athlete wants to remain in the United States permanently.
EB1: Exceptional Ability Green Card
EB2: Employment-Based Exceptional Ability Permanent Residence (Second Preference).
EB3: Skilled, Professional, or Other Workers – visa/Green Card for
EB5: Immigrant Investor Visa
Athletes may also wish to enter the U.S. for a single competition or tournament in which the B1 or B2 Visa can be used.