What Are the U.S. Visa Options for Professional Athletes?
The P Visa and the O Visa are two of the most common visas used by immigrants who want to participate in athletic events in the U.S.
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The P Visa and the O Visa are two of the most common visas used by immigrants who want to participate in athletic events in the U.S.
In almost all scenarios, a Major League sports contract will satisfy the requirements for obtaining one of the visas available to professional athletes.
You’ve got the athletic skills to compete at an international level, but proving it to the U.S. government involves providing documentation and paperwork.
Internationally recognized athletes and teams may use the P-1 visa to travel to the United States temporarily to compete in a sporting event or training.
Athletes who can prove an internationally recognized level of skill or performance should have no problem obtaining a visa allowing them to enter the U.S.
The P-1 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa that allows certain entertainers, performers, and athletes to enter and engage in related activities in the U.S.
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