Many disciplines and aspects of the equine world have need for foreign riders and equine participants.
This may include foreign trainers, riders, competitors, jockeys, grooms, and handlers.
Because immigration law can be complex, the next few blog posts will break down the main categories of equine immigration to the U.S.
First: the International Equine Professional
This may include foreign trainers, riders, competitors, jockeys, grooms, and handlers.
Because immigration law can be complex, the next few blog posts will break down the main categories of equine immigration to the U.S.
Argentine Adolfo Cambiaso, with a handicap of 10 goals, considered by most as the best polo player in the world.
First: the International Equine Professional
My family often plays polo with Argentine polo players; Argentina is known throughout the world as producing some of the top polo players (such as Cambiaso, Figueras, etc.). Argentine polo professionals often travel to the U.S. for the polo season or for competitions.
Notable professional equine athletes include Olympic riders, Pan American Game team members, and World Equestrian Game participants. For such riders, the P-1A Visa is likely the most appropriate and is for riders who intend a temporary stay in the U.S.
The P-1 Visa is reserved for riders who are exceptional in their field, a standard measured by whether the athletic achievement is recognized or renown in more than one country.
A U.S. sponsor, company, or employer must file a petition for the particular equine rider with the Citizenship and Immigration Services department. The petition must contain details of the rider's international recognition, which might include: the rider's international ranking, a written statement from sports media or a recognized expert in the sport, or proof of significant participation on a U.S. or International team.
The P-1 Visa would permit the equine athlete to enter the U.S. for a specific competition, event, or performance, and might extend to an entire season of the horse sport (such as the summer polo season). The equine athlete could also enter the U.S. for "promotional appearances."
Possibly a "promotional appearance," Argentine Nacho Figueras, handicap of 6 Goals
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Family members (dependents) of the accomplished equine athlete would apply for a P-4 Visa in order to accompany the athlete, and there are other P Visa classifications for the equine athlete's support team, such as a coach or trainer.
-I know this post was "polo" heavy, but don't worry, I'll move to other disciplines in further immigration posts!-
Notable professional equine athletes include Olympic riders, Pan American Game team members, and World Equestrian Game participants. For such riders, the P-1A Visa is likely the most appropriate and is for riders who intend a temporary stay in the U.S.
The P-1 Visa is reserved for riders who are exceptional in their field, a standard measured by whether the athletic achievement is recognized or renown in more than one country.
A U.S. sponsor, company, or employer must file a petition for the particular equine rider with the Citizenship and Immigration Services department. The petition must contain details of the rider's international recognition, which might include: the rider's international ranking, a written statement from sports media or a recognized expert in the sport, or proof of significant participation on a U.S. or International team.
The P-1 Visa would permit the equine athlete to enter the U.S. for a specific competition, event, or performance, and might extend to an entire season of the horse sport (such as the summer polo season). The equine athlete could also enter the U.S. for "promotional appearances."
Source
Family members (dependents) of the accomplished equine athlete would apply for a P-4 Visa in order to accompany the athlete, and there are other P Visa classifications for the equine athlete's support team, such as a coach or trainer.
-I know this post was "polo" heavy, but don't worry, I'll move to other disciplines in further immigration posts!-
5 comments:
Love this post. I might add.. Argentina produces very attractive Polo players :) xo
haha, I thought the photos might make immigration law a little more interesting ;) Also to note: P Visas could apply to internationally known and exceptional BOCCI players!
There has been lots of media attention in the UK given to players of football, cricket and other sport who have been given citizenship more easily because of the high profile of the sports. I'm not sure if it the same in the USA?
when immigration is such an issue for most countries it seems sometimes the pass can be made when it suits!
My goodness - such handsomeness...
Congrats on passing the bar Corinna!
Perhaps Argentina's greatest export is not the polo or the beef, but the models :)
Equine Clearance: great point! Definitely having 'deep pockets' or political corrects helps you jump the line in life. And I'm not sure about the citizenship aspect compared to getting a visa, but if a country finds you to be an economical asset, then I imagine many backs will bend over backwards to get you in there to stay! In California and other Mexican-border states we have the issue of financially- linked supply and demand of human lives for our labor workforce; when demand drops, many families pay the price. Immigration is certainly a difficult national issue.
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