More About Visa Categories for Athletes

Sherrod Seward, Esq., the managing member of Sherrod Sports Visas, was interviewed in an MMA Payout video series by Attorney Jason Cruz, Esq.

The  attorneys have known each other for years. When they first met, Sherrod  was working with the North American Allied Fight Series (NAAFS). He is  now a highly reputed sports immigration attorney.

In the interview, the attorneys discuss several industry topics, such as:

• The best visa categories for athletes (such as the P-1, O-1, and B-1 visas), and how they differ from each other
• What visa options are available for coaches, trainers, and other critical supporting staff
• Issues that UFC fighters have faced in their immigration processes over the years
• The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. immigration system (travel restrictions, tightened immigration policies, office closures, etc.)

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Bring Your Extraordinary Talent to Our Team   

Sherrod Sports Visas are affiliated with Oakhurst Immigration Law,  a firm that helps extraordinary, internationally recognized individuals  bring their talents to the United States. Immigration is more of a  challenge today than ever before, which is why you need nothing short of  exceptional legal counsel and representation. If you need a visa to  compete, perform, or advance your career in the U.S., we can help you  find the most effective way forward.

Give us a call at 704-243-8178 or contact us online today.