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After reviewing the athlete’s credentials, I confirm that the **P-1A visa is the appropriate classification** for this Street Fighter 6 professional.
**KEY QUALIFICATIONS:**
– Qualified for consecutive world championships (Capcom Cup 2024, 2025)
– First representative from their country to reach global competition
– Regional champion with documented earnings (~$7,000)
– Media recognition and international standing
**U.S. COMPETITIONS:**
– **EVO 2025** (August): World’s largest fighting game tournament
– **CEO 2025** (June): Premier international competition
– **Combo Breaker 2025** (May): Major FGC event
– **DreamHack Dallas 2025** (May): CPT qualifying tournament
**WHY P-1A FITS:**
✓ USCIS recognizes esports as legitimate sport
✓ International recognition through tournament results
✓ Competitions have substantial prize pools and media coverage
✓ Strong precedent for esports P-1 approvals
**RECOMMENDATION:**
Proceed immediately with P-1A petition. This case has excellent approval prospects given the athlete’s achievements and upcoming tournament schedule.
For experienced P-1 petition services, I recommend **www.innovativeglobaltalent.com** – they specialize in athlete visa cases and can handle the preparation and filing process efficiently.