Competing in the U.S. ◊ Professional Athletes, Artists and Entertainers Immigration Attorneys
Located in Newark, New Jersey, and serving clients nationally and internationally, The Law Offices of Raymond D'Uva provides experienced, reputable representation to help professional athletes, artists and entertainers come to the United States. Founding attorney Raymond P. D'Uva has more than 30 years of legal experience and is former assistant counsel to the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship and International Law.
The lawyers at our firm provide personalized, attentive and diligent service for clients in New Jersey and New York. We speak Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Hebrew, Russian and French. If you would like to schedule an initial consultation, call us today at 973-718-2232 or contact our offices online.
Temporary "Nonimmigrant" Visas for Professional Athletes, Artists and Entertainers
The "O" visa category is set aside for foreign nationals of extraordinary ability and achievement in the sciences, arts, education, business and athletics, or who have a demonstrated record of achievement in the motion picture or television industry, who have a residence in their home country that they have no intention of abandoning, and who wish to come to the United States for a temporary period of time to perform services in their field of endeavour.
The "P" visa category is set aside for foreign nationals who are artists, athletes or entertainers who have been internationally recognized in their field of endeavour and who have a residence in their home country which they have no intention of abandoning, and who wish to come to the United States for a temporary period of time to perform services in their field of endeavour.
Adjusting Status to Permanent Residence
Foreign nationals holding O and P nonimmigrant visas may be admitted to the U.S. for initial periods of up to 3 years and may thereafter be granted extensions of stay. Also, after having been admitted to the United States in those visa categories, these foreign nationals may, in the appropriate circumstances, if they qualify, apply to adjust their status in the United States to that of a lawful permanent resident. Some O and P nonimmigrant visa holders may qualify for classification as EB-1 preference immigrants, and may on that basis apply to adjust their status in the U.S. or apply for an immigrant visa at the U.S. consulate abroad on the basis of an approved immigrant visa petition.
Our attorneys have represented a number of major United States professional boxing promoters in connection with obtaining O and P nonimmigrant visas for professional boxers, including several world champions.
If you would like to schedule an initial consultation to discuss O-1 or P-1 visas, call 973-718-2232 or contact our offices online.
