• I have nearly 40 years experience representing non-American athletes and their agents and sometimes coaches in US immigration proceedings, with considerable success.

• These are some of the services that I provide to athletes, their agents and managers that have an interest in obtaining valid immigration status for the athlete.

  • O-1 visa status (extraordinary ability)

  • P-1 visa status (allowed entrance for an event/competition)

    • The advantages of these statuses include:

1. Unlimited entry and exit

2. Multi-year validity

3. No restrictions, as with B-1 and B-2 visas, on the income-producing activities of the athlete, so long as they are related to his/her athletic career.

• While the O and P non-immigrant visa requirements are somewhat more complicated than for a short term temporary visa or ESTA entry, the results are far more conducive to achieving a stable immigration status that frees up the athlete’s energies. Rather than worrying about staying legal or planning flights back to their home country, the athlete will be freed up to focus on what is important. Training and competitions..

  • These visas can be for a term up to 5 years and are renewable for an additional 5 years (for the P-1) or 3 years (for the O1).

  • These terms can be attractive to potential sponsors

  • As a general rule, the process for applying for and obtaining P status is anywhere from three weeks to six weeks.

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