Member OandPVisas
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OandPVisas replied to the discussion F-1 Visa and Poker Involvement – Immigration Compliance Question in the forum General Forum 4 weeks ago
Reply to F-1 Visa and Poker Involvement – Immigration Compliance Question
hort answer: No — this profile does not meet P-1 requirements, but it could be shaped into a viable O-1 case.
Why the P-1 Visa Doesn’t Fit
Because the petition would be for employment as a coach/assistant trainer rather than as a competing athlete, USCIS would deny a P-1 filing on these facts.
A Better Strategy: O-1A (Athletics)
The O-1A…
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OandPVisas replied to the discussion Question: Based on this profile, is this athlete eligible for an O-1 or P-1 visa in the forum General Forum 4 weeks ago
Reply to Question: Based on this profile, is this athlete eligible for an O-1 or P-1 visa
Yes — this athlete can credibly qualify for a P-1A visa, and that is the cleanest route right now.
Why the résumé satisfies the P-1A standard
Under 8 CFR § 214.2(p)(3) an individual athlete must show “international recognition,” documented by any two of seven evidentiary categories. The fighter’s record can reasonably hit at least three:
Because he…
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OandPVisas replied to the discussion Does this equestrian profile meet the P-1 visa standard? in the forum General Forum 4 weeks ago
Reply to Does this equestrian profile meet the P-1 visa standard?
Short answer: No — this profile does not meet P-1 requirements, but it could be shaped into a viable O-1 case.
Why the P-1 Visa Doesn’t Fit
Because the petition would be for employment as a coach/assistant trainer rather than as a competing athlete, USCIS would deny a P-1 filing on these facts.
A Better Strategy: O-1A (Athletics)
The O-1A category…
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OandPVisas replied to the discussion Query Regarding Consultation Letters for P-1A Renewals in the forum General Forum 4 weeks ago
Reply to Query Regarding Consultation Letters for P-1A Renewals
Yes — USCIS still expects every P-1A petition —including extensions or repeat filings —to be supported by a written “consultation” (advisory-opinion) letter from the relevant U.S. labor/peer/governing body. Ongoing membership or notoriety is excellent evidence of the athlete’s continued international recognition, but it does not… Read more
