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Part 3: The Band-Aid Solution: P-1, O-1 and EB-1A visas for international student-athletes
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Building on topics covered in Modules 1 and 2, this presentation will discuss how some international student-athletes who seek to commercially exploit their NIL rights may benefit from visa classifications that are typically utilized by athletes who have completed their collegiate careers. Our discussion will include the following topics:
- Overview of the P-1A “Internationally Recognized Athlete” classification and NIL case study
- Overview of the O-1A “Extraordinary Ability” classification and NIL case study
- Overview of the EB-1A “Extraordinary Ability” classification and NIL case study
- Discussion of the drawbacks and benefits of each classification in the NIL context
Speakers:
Ksenia Maiorova, Practice Group Leader, Individual and Olympic Athletes, Green & Spiegel, LLC
Amy Maldonado, Founder and Principal, Law Offices of Amy Maldonado, LLC