Anthony Yigit Works With Swedish Boxing Federation And United States Olympic Committee To Obtain National Interest Exemption And Come To The United States

Anthony Yigit is one of the most promising boxers in Sweden and the entire world. He is poised to compete for world title elimination bouts if he can get to the United States. This is currently a daunting task as travel from Sweden to the United States is currently restricted due to COVID-19 precautions. For athletes to obtain access to the United States, a National Interest Exemption (NIE) must be obtained. 

Unfortunately, Consulates around the world refuse to consider athletes and coaches for NIE.  Instead, they are referring athletes and coaches to Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Many athletes may become frustrated with CBP as that organization only issues waivers for athletes and coaches affiliated with approved “Professional Sports Leagues”. Regrettably, there are few organizations on this list, which leaves most athletes without resources for entering the United States.  

National Interest Exemptions For Professional And Amatuer Boxers

Fortunately, our office has secured a solution by working with the United States Olympic and Paralympic Committee (USOPC). Through a careful presentation and vetting process, there is now recourse for obtaining a NIE as an athlete or coach.  With this process, the applicant is required to have a connection to either an official sports Federation in the United States or in their home country. 

Timeline Of Obtaining The National Interest Exemption 

For Anthony Yigit, our office worked with the Swedish Boxing Federation to serve as a liaison with the USOPC to obtain a waiver within one week. With this waiver, Anthony immediately has a 30-day window to enter the United States. This waiver is also an excellent tool to expedite visa interviews at consulates around the world.

If interested in obtaining a national interest waiver for direct travel into the United States, please visit https://www.sherrodsportsvisas.com/sports-travel-ban-exemption for more information.