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This visa is available
to individual athletes of "extraordinary ability". To obtain
an O-1 visa, athletes must demonstrate that they possess "a level
of expertise indicating that they are one of the small percentage who
have risen to the top of the field of endeavor." Examples
of O-1 eligible athletes would be Wayne Gretzky, Ronaldo and Annika Athletes who cannot
meet the "extraordinary ability standard" required for an O-1
visa may petition for a P-1 visa. To qualify for a P-1 visa the athlete
must show that he is internationally The H-2B visa allows
athletes who cannot meet the higher standards of the O-1 and P-1 visas
to be temporarily employed in the U.S. However, to obtain an H-2B visa
the sponsoring team must obtain a labor certification from the Department
of Labor. Athletes playing under a Professional athletes,
such as golfers, tennis players and auto racers, who receive no salary
or payment other than prize money from a tournament or sporting event
are eligible for a B-1 visa, as business visitors. B-2 Visas An amateur athlete or group of athletes competing in an athletic event for which they will receive no payment, other than incidental expenses, are eligible for B-2 Visas as visitors for pleasure. If you would like to learn more about your specific visa options please send a request to us at:
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