Visa P para atletas
Natalia Hynes • December 1, 2022
¿Qué opción tiene un atleta para venir a los Estados Unidos de América a competir y entrenar durante una temporada larga?
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Si me preguntaras a qué atleta admiro más, mi respuesta sería Katherine Switzer, sin pensarlo dos veces. ¿Por qué? Dos razones. Primero, es una atleta y corredora de fondo. Los corredores de fondo tienen la particularidad de competir contra ellos mismos y no contra otros corredores. El objetivo final de un corredor de fondo es batir el tiempo de carreras anteriores.
La condición principal para obtener una Visa P como atleta individual es el "reconocimiento internacional", y la forma de probar dicho estatus es presentando al menos dos de los siguientes documentos:
1) Evidencia de participación significativa en una temporada anterior con una liga deportiva importante de Estados Unidos;
2) Evidencia de participación en competencia internacional con un equipo nacional;
3) Evidencia de participación significativa en una temporada anterior para un colegio o universidad de los Estados Unidos en una competencia intercolegial;
4) Una carta emitida por el organismo rector oficial del deporte que explique cómo el atleta es reconocido internacionalmente;
5) Artículos sobre el atleta publicados en medios deportivos o expertos deportivos explicando en detalle cómo el atleta es reconocido internacionalmente;
6) Documentos que demuestren que el atleta ha sido clasificado internacionalmente;
7) Documentos que demuestren que el atleta ha recibido un reconocimiento relevante o un premio en el campo.
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En segundo lugar, fue la primera mujer en correr un maratón oficial, el maratón de Boston, en 1967. Un gran logro si tenemos en cuenta que las mujeres tenían prohibido correr en ese maratón oficial en ese momento. Debo confesar que su historia me inspiró a correr carreras de fondo y me llevó a admirar el trabajo y la dedicación que los atletas ponen en su búsqueda de la victoria.
Durante esa búsqueda de la victoria, los atletas deben viajar con frecuencia a los Estados Unidos de América, la meca virtual de docenas de deportes, para participar en competencias de renombre. Aquí, la pregunta se vuelve lógica y obvia: ¿cómo puede un atleta ingresar a los Estados Unidos de América para competir y entrenar durante una temporada larga? Una de las opciones es la 'Visa P para atletas'.
Supongamos que un atleta presenta al menos dos de los documentos anteriores. En ese caso, es probable que al atleta se le otorgue una visa P por hasta 5 años. La regulación actual permite renovar la Visa P por un período máximo de 5 años.
Finalmente, la Firma de abogados Santos Lloyd ha obtenido visas P para numerosos atletas en varios deportes, incluidos Jiu-Jitsu (todas las divisiones), MMA, capoeira, kickboxing, póquer y paddle, entre otras disciplinas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta sobre las visas P para atletas, no dude en programar una cita de ingreso.
La firma de abogados Santos Lloyd espera trabajar con Usted y contribuir a su búsqueda de la victoria.
Este blog no pretende ser un consejo legal y nada aquí debe interpretarse como el establecimiento de una relación abogado-cliente. Programe una consulta con un abogado de inmigración antes de actuar sobre cualquier información que lea aquí.
Receiving a two-year green card through marriage is an important step, but it leaves another process ahead: removing the conditions on permanent residence. For couples preparing a joint Form I-751 petition, understanding the filing window and organizing evidence early can make the preparation more manageable. The starting point is your own record. Locate the green card, the notice granting residence, and copies of the earlier immigration filing. Check the date conditional residence began and the card’s expiration date. Do not calculate the next deadline solely from your wedding anniversary or the date an attorney first submitted your case. Understand the joint filing window Under 8 CFR 216.4 , a joint I-751 petition generally must be filed during the 90-day period immediately before the second anniversary of obtaining conditional permanent residence. This is a window before that anniversary, not an additional 90 days after the card expires. Preparing early and filing early are different things. You can begin gathering records well before the window opens, while coordinating the correct submission date with your attorney. A joint petition also requires the appropriate signatures, fee, and supporting documentation. Confirm the current form instructions, accepted filing method, and applicable fee when the case is ready to submit. Build a record of the marriage over time The regulation identifies several types of evidence that may help show the marriage was not entered into to evade immigration law: jointly owned property, a lease for a shared home, combined financial resources, children’s birth certificates, and statements from people with personal knowledge of the relationship. These examples do not mean every couple must have a mortgage, joint accounts, or children. The evidence should accurately reflect your circumstances. A clear explanation of how you manage your household can be more useful than forcing your relationship into a checklist that does not fit. As a practical preparation step, organize records by date and type. Review whether they help explain the course of the marriage, rather than collecting only documents created shortly before filing. Flag separate addresses, name changes, or gaps in the records for your attorney. Never alter a document to make the history appear simpler. Tell your attorney if circumstances change This article addresses joint filing. Divorce, the death of a spouse, abuse, or other significant changes may require a different filing basis or an individualized assessment. Separate waiver provisions exist, with their own requirements. A spouse’s unwillingness to sign does not, by itself, establish eligibility for every waiver. Do not assume that the joint 90-day window answers every question about a non-joint case. If the relationship changes while preparing the petition or while it is pending, inform counsel promptly. You should not need to invent a continuing relationship to seek advice about the options that may actually apply. Keep tracking the case after submission The regulation provides that conditional resident status is automatically extended, when necessary, upon receipt of a properly filed I-751 until adjudication. Proof of that status is a separate practical matter: keep the receipt notice and have counsel review its wording before relying on it for travel or employment documentation. This article does not promise a particular receipt-extension period or processing time. A missed deadline calls for prompt legal attention. The regulation allows some late joint filings where USCIS accepts a written showing of good cause, but acceptance is not automatic. Do not assume a late petition cures the problem without further review. Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C. can help you assess the filing window, organize relevant evidence, and identify changes that may affect your I-751 strategy. Contact the firm early enough to review the facts before the deadline approaches.
October begins a new federal fiscal year, but that does not mean every green card applicant moves to the front of the line. The Department of State’s October 2026 Visa Bulletin sets out the visa availability that applicants in family-sponsored and employment-based preference categories need to review this month.
Santos Lloyd Law Firm takes great pride in announcing that Partner Flavia Santos Lloyd has been invited to join the Fellows of the American Bar Foundation. As a highly selective global network, the organization recognizes legal professionals across both the public and private sectors who embody the absolute highest standards of the practice. Admission to this distinguished group highlights Flavia’s outstanding legal career, professional integrity, and deep impact on the legal community. Our team celebrates Flavia on this well-deserved recognition!
