Equestrian Immigration Law

WE ARE HIGHLY EXPERIENCED IN GUIDING ALL EQUESTRIAN ATHLETES THROUGH THE UNITED STATES IMMIGRATION PROCESS, ALONG WITH WORLD CUP RIDERS AND OLYMPIANS. Though the immigration system can seem daunting, we have successfully achieved permanent and temporary visas for a multitude of equestrian athletes, including grooms, flat riders, tack fitters, riders, and trainers. We have worked with clients in all Olympic equestrian disciplines (show jumping, dressage, and eventing). No matter your occupation or discipline, there are a variety of immigration visas that are available to equestrian athletes and their team. A brief overview of potential visa options is outlined below. Please contact us today for a consultation and to see which visas could be available to you!

O-1 Visa

The O-1 visa is a temporary visa that is issued to athletes who have “extraordinary ability” in their discipline.

eb-1 visa

Unlike the O-1 visa, the EB-1 visa is a permanent visa. This means that an EB-1 visa holder can apply for …

p-1 visa

The P-1 visa is a temporary visa issued for one to five years and requires a sponsor employer. 

Disclaimer: Nothing on this page is intended to be construed as legal advice. In order to determine whether you qualify for a certain visa category, you should speak to a highly skilled immigration attorney. This is only intended to be a summary of requirements for visa qualification and does not list every requirement to apply or qualify. Call us at 614-459-2830.