P-1A visa granted to Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belter Arthur Detanico

Sherrod Sports Visas is proud to announce that Brazilian Jiu-jitsu black belter Arthur Detanico will compete in the United States. Just recently, Sherrod Seward, the managing member of Sherrod Sports Visas, helped in securing a P-1A visa in favor of Mr. Detanico. Being a professional mixed martial artist, Mr. Detanico is eligible for the P-1A visa.

Arthur Detanico, World Class Mixed Martial Artist

Mr. Arthur Detanico has proven his mettle through his exceptional talent and track record. His P-1A Petition is supported by ample evidence that he meets the P-1A criteria and qualifies for the non-immigrant P-1 visa. Moreover, he seeks to come to the United States on a temporary basis to continue competing in world championship level combat sports events. Mr. Detanico is unambiguously qualified to be classified as a P-1A alien of extraordinary ability.

With his P-1A visa, the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu black belter is expected to participate in Ultimate Fighting Championships, iKon Fighting Championships on UFC Fight Pass, Professional Fighters League, Fight 2 Win, ADCC Submission Fighting World Championship, International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (IBJJF), and World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, among others.

 

Who is eligible for the P-1A visa?

The following are eligible for the P-1A visa:

  1. Internationally Recognized Individual Athletes;

  2. Internationally Recognized Athletic Teams;

  3. Professional Athletes;

  4. Amateur Athletes or Coaches; and

  5. Theatrical Ice Skaters

For internationally recognized individual athletes, like Mr. Arthur Detanico, you must be coming to the United States to participate in a specific athletic competition in a sport in which you are internationally recognized. Internationally recognized means you have a high level of achievement in a sport, demonstrated by a degree of skill and recognition substantially above that ordinarily encountered. Your achievement must be renowned, leading, or well-known in more than one country. The competition(s) you wish to participate in must have a distinguished reputation and be at an internationally recognized level of performance such that it requires the participation of an internationally recognized athlete.


If you are a professional athlete or a coach and you need help with your visas, please contact us at 310-209-8645 or email us at info@sherrodsportsvisas.com. We will be happy to assist you.

Sherrod Seward