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Identify the issuing body or expert.
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Detail international achievements.
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State your U.S. events require top talent and pose no harm to U.S. athletes.
Attach press clippings and rankings for verification.
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No. File an amended I-129 showing new dates, purse, and Promotion B’s reputation. You can compete for up to 30 days during amendment review. Consider switching to an agent-filed P-1 or O-1A for flexibility.
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Get a letter from the International Sepaktakraw Federation describing the sport’s reach and your achievements.
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If no U.S. union exists, submit expert letters from athletes, sport scientists, or commentators.
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Include your coaching contracts, schedules, press, and academic work.
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Check if the consulate has all documents; email them a single PDF of I-797, contracts, consultation letters, passport copy.
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Submit DS-5535/security forms fast.
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Provide urgent evidence (TV contracts, non-refundable expenses).
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Follow official channels:
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Days 1–30: check online portal.
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Days 31–59: send follow-up email.
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Day 60: file a Public Inquiry.
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Day 90+: contact a U.S. Senator or House member.
If the delay passes 180 days, consult a lawyer about a mandamus action.
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Yes, coaches can qualify for O-1A if they are among the top in their field. Focus on:
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Original contributions (e.g., analytics systems, patented algorithms).
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Judging the work of others (e.g., pro-team tryouts, selection panels).
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Critical role for a distinguished organization (e.g., lead strategist at LCS or S-tier league).
If a regulatory criterion doesn’t fit esports neatly, use comparable evidence like Twitch stats as a substitute.
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