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.

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