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Athlete & Sports Visa Lawyers

Charlotte NC

Serving Professional & Amateur Athletes Nationwide

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Charlotte Athlete & Sports Visa Attorneys

Serving Professional & Amateur Athletes Nationwide

Oakhurst Legal Group is one of the United States’ premier resources for national team countries, foreign promotions, domestic promotions, and individual athletes looking to obtain visas. If you are an international athlete or essential supporting staff member, you can expect our team to educate you about the process, provide honest insights, help you write support letters, and state your credentials to USCIS.


In recent years, we have helped world-renowned athletes and sports professionals obtain entry to the United States, represent their countries, and retain access to the world’s best athletic training facilities. Our Charlotte sports visa attorneys would like to do the same for you.

Do not hesitate to contact us for details on sports immigration matters, such as eligibility requirements, filing fees, and general timelines. Call 704-243-8178 to schedule your free consultation today.

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What We Can Do for You

Oakhurst Legal Group focuses on helping clients obtain both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas.

Generally, visa options for athletes include:

  • P-1A classification for professional athletes who are internationally known or recognized
  • O-1 classification for aliens of extraordinary ability in their respective sports
  • P-1S/O-2 classification for essential support personnel (agents, managers, training staff, sparring partners, nutritionists, etc.) of P-1 and O-1 visa holders
  • P-4 and O-3 classification for spouses and children of P-1, O-1, P-1S, and O-2 visa holders
  • Employment-based immigrant visas (green cards)


We help clients obtain these visas for single competitions, promotional contracts, management agreements, training and coaching, and other solutions for sports industry business professionals.

Here are just a few of the types of athletes and sports professionals we serve:

  • Tennis players
  • Soccer/futbol players
  • Boxers (we’ve helped world-famous boxers, like Cecilia Braekhus, Otto Wallin, Carl Frampton, and Meena Kumari, along with top boxing managers, promotions, and facilities)
  • Professional fighters (serving BJJ athletes, mixed martial artists, traditional martial artists, and other combat sports athletes)
  • Equestrian & rodeo sports athletes (addressing the unique needs of horse stables, racing agents, racing events, jockeys, and other individuals who raise horses and compete in rodeo or equestrian events)
  • Hockey athletes (great candidates for permanent residence)
  • Motorsports & car racing professionals (serving drivers, managers, pit crew, engineers, mechanics, designers, etc.)
  • Basketball players (helping players make the transition from high school to college to professional levels, as well as access opportunities with the National Basketball Association, NBA G League, NBA developmental programs, and other professional basketball opportunities)
  • Extreme sports athletes (serving skaters, BMX bikers, skiers, and more)
  • E-sports professionals (serving esports athletes, influencers, business professionals, and more)

Get the legal support you deserve

To learn more about how we can assist you, contact our Charlotte sports visa lawyers today.

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