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ATHLETES · P-1A COMPETITIONS

P-1A athletes: how to document the U.S. competition plan

Learn what a P-1A competition itinerary should explain, how to document the level of each event, and why coaching or unrelated work needs separate analysis.

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COACHES · O-1A WORK PLANS

O-1A coaches: can you work for more than one academy?

Understand how O-1A petitions can cover multiple academies, what an agent does, and what BJJ and MMA coaches should check before adding a new job.

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MARRIAGE & FAMILY

Marriage to a U.S. citizen: build a well-documented green card case

A genuine relationship deserves a clear record. Learn how to document your marriage, shared finances, and life together, and why your immigration history also matters.

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EB-2 NIW · PROPOSED ENDEAVOR

EB-2 NIW: explain the work you will do and why it matters

Understand EB-2 eligibility, substantial merit, national importance, and the proposed endeavor, with practical evidence guidance for a national interest waiver.

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EB-1A · CAREER AND PERMANENT RESIDENCE

EB-1A: extraordinary ability and your future in the United States

Understand EB-1A extraordinary ability, continued work, and prospective U.S. benefit, including the key differences from an O-1A petition.

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ARTISTS · O-1B ARTS

O-1B Arts: turn a portfolio into a documented professional story

Learn how artists can organize credits, press, roles, recognition, remuneration, and planned U.S. engagements for an O-1B Arts case review.

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COACHES · O-1A

O-1A for BJJ and MMA coaches: show what your coaching changed

A practical guide to documenting a BJJ or MMA coach’s individual role, athlete development, recognition, and proposed U.S. work for an O-1A review.

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ATHLETES · PETITIONERS

Who is the “sponsor” in a P-1A athlete petition?

Understand the difference between a commercial sponsor, U.S. petitioner, employer, and sponsoring organization in an athlete’s P-1A petition.

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BJJ ATHLETES · P-1A

P-1A for BJJ athletes: the evidence behind your results

Learn how official results, belt and division, rankings, expert statements, and U.S. competitions fit into a BJJ athlete’s P-1A case.

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