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Attorney James became a registered member 10 months ago
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Flavia became a registered member 10 months ago
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John started the discussion How Can a Ranked MMA Fighter Prove International Recognition for a P-1 Visa? in the forum General Forum 10 months ago
How Can a Ranked MMA Fighter Prove International Recognition for a P-1 Visa?
I’m a ranked MMA fighter from Brazil. Aside from my UFC bouts, most of my recent wins were on regional cards in Dubai and Tokyo. How do I prove the ‘internationally recognized competition’ element for my first P-1 visa?
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John became a registered member 10 months ago
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OandPVisas replied to the discussion F-1 Visa and Poker Involvement – Immigration Compliance Question in the forum General Forum 10 months 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 10 months 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 10 months 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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Nickel Thomas posted an update 10 months ago
I wonder how approval rates are impacted with everything going on with the administration.
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Milanos Wilkins started the discussion Does this equestrian profile meet the P-1 visa standard? in the forum General Forum 10 months ago
Does this equestrian profile meet the P-1 visa standard?
Potential P-1 visa case for a professional equestrian rider in the reining discipline (a western sport involving judged maneuvers). The athlete:
Has built a reputation in Australia, working with a variety of horses, including those with saddle-fitting challenges
Has been offered a job as an Assistant Trainer in Texas
Is featured in a…
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Milanos Wilkins started the discussion Question: Based on this profile, is this athlete eligible for an O-1 or P-1 visa in the forum General Forum 10 months ago
Question: Based on this profile, is this athlete eligible for an O-1 or P-1 visa
Overview:
This athlete has shown consistent success across multiple competitions in both Gi and No-Gi formats, including championships in the Expert divisions. Despite being relatively new as a purple belt, their performance demonstrates significant growth and rising talent in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and Muay Thai.
Fighter Profile
Belt Level: Purple…
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