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P-1 Visas Attorney for US Immigration
You probably already know getting a visa application approved can be challenging; except when you choose Velie Law Firm as your immigration attorney. When you select Velie Law Firm as your P-1 visa attorney, you’re picking a team:
- That is internationally recognized in the field of immigration law,
- Named best in the field by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services,
- That received the Louis M. Brown Access to Justice Award by the American Bar Association,
- That develops a unique immigration strategy for you before you hire us,
- Available to you when you need us, not just during our normal work hours
- 17 Years of representing Olympians, Major League athletes, major corporations
Qualifying for an P-1 Visa
The P-1 visa is for an internationally recognized artist, entertainer, or athlete may enter the U.S. to participate in a performance for an American employer or an international employer working through an American agent. The performance must require a performer of international quality. th extraordinary ability in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics.
We work closely with clients providing complementary strategy to understand field or area of expertise.
For athletes keys to obtaining P-1 visa evidence of two of the following:
- The petitioner has participated in an athletic event in a prior season with a major U.S. team;
- The petitioner must have a tendered contract with a major U.S. sports team, or a contract as an individual participant with international recognition;
- The petitioner has participated in an international competition with a national team;
- The petitioner has participated in an athletic event in a prior season with a U.S. university or college;
- A written statement from a sports media or an expert in the sport who confirms how the petitioner or team is internationally recognized;
- A written statement from a U.S. sports team, confirming that the petitioner or team is internationally recognized;
Entertainers must be part of an entertainment group to obtain a P-1 visa. Individual artists cannot usually obtain a P-1 visa – except when joining the rest of their foreign entertainment group already in the US. The group must be internationally recognized as outstanding in their area, and have a sustained period of achievement no less than one year. Additionally, a minimum for 75% of the group’s individual members must have a substantial relationship to the group, generally satisfied by at least one year of membership.
“Internationally recognized” means having a high level of achievement in a field evidenced by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered, to the extent that such achievement is renowned, leading, or well known in more than one country. The definition is similar to that of O-1B extraordinary ability, but a bit more stringent. The reputation of the group, not the individual achievements of its members nor the acclaim of a particular production, is paramount.
To establish international recognition, a petitioner may rely either on documentation of a major, one-time achievement by the group, such as the nomination for, or receipt of, a significant international award or prize, or at least three of the following:
- Has and will perform as leading/starring group in productions/events with distinguished reputations;
- International recognition/acclaim for outstanding achievements;
- Has and will perform as leading/starring group for organizations with distinguished reputations;
- Record of major commercial/critically acclaimed success;
- Significant recognition from organizations, critics, governments, other recognized experts;
- Commanded/will command high salary/other substantial remuneration relative to others similarly situated.
Velie Law Firm’s immigration attorneys’ work closely with experts to develop written testimony to assist Immigration officials to understand the primary evidence from various perspectives in the relevant industry.
P-1 Visa Options
The P-1 visa can be petitioned by a US Employer or through an agent. This permits the beneficiary to work with numerous employers in the industry. This is utilized by athletes who can compete in various competitions, obtain sponsorship, make appearances or coach. Entertainers can utilize the agent based petition to appear in multiple performances. Velie Law Firm works with sponsoring companies, agents and as a licensed agent, holds numerous visas its clients.
Your P-1 Visa Extension
Select Velie Law Firm to assist you in renewing your P-1 visa and receive the same quality of service given to first-time P-1 visa applicants. P-1 visas can be extended as long as there is employment in the field, in one year increments.
If you initially chose Velie Law Firm as your P-1 attorney the process may even be quicker. We maintain records and visa applications for all our clients. Renewing your P-1 visa would require updating your information, qualifications to properly submit your P-1 visa extension application.
Hire Velie Law Firm as Your P-1 Visa Attorney
Velie Law Firm has been known to get applications approved for P-1 visas within 15 days. The normal time for O -1 visa approval is between 120 and 180 days.
Velie’s Visa Application Service Guarantees
- Velie Law Firm provides complementary strategy to employer, employee or other interested persons.
- Velie Law Firm’s flat fee P-1 visa preparation service guarantees you know exactly how much you will be paying before you hire us.
- Velie Law Firm will always respond to your questions and needs as quickly as possible
- You will not find a more effective or quicker immigration law firm than through Velie Law Firm
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