Visas for Soccer & Futbol Players in the United States

Futbol, or football, is the most popular sport in the world, and players contact us frequently to obtain a P-1 visa to play in the United States. In America, futbol is called soccer, and every year new professional teams, leagues, federations, and tournaments make their debut and search for international players to play in their games. Visas that come with work authorization are essential for athletes and coaches looking to get paid while working in the US. Sherrod Sports Visas offers free consultations and helps soccer players and teams plan strategically and financially for their immigration needs in the future. 

Non-Immigration Visa Options

Visa options for professional soccer players

B-1 soccer players coming to the United States to train or try out (cannot be paid on this visa) 

P-1 for soccer players who come to the US to compete in competitions with international recognition 

O-1 for soccer players, soccer coaches, and other support staff with extraordinary abilities 

O-2 & P-1s visas are available for the support staff of professional soccer players or essential soccer support staff in O-1/P-1 status

O-3 & P-4 visas for family (spouse and children) of professional soccer players or essential soccer support staff in O-1/P-1 status