P-1 and O-1 Visas for International Motorsports Association Drivers and Support Crew Professionals
International Motorsports Association (“IMSA”) is an internationally recognized motorsports body that organizes a series of motorsports events in the United States. Affiliated with NASCAR, IMSA championships are pursued and coveted by many of the world’s premier motorsports enthusiasts and competitors. IMSA championships take place on some of the most famous racetracks in the world and feature vehicles from high-performance vehicle manufacturers such as Mazda, Porsche, Ferrari, Lamborghini, and prototypes.
IMSA events were able to thrive even during COVID-19 restrictions in 2020 due to a Presidential Exemption Status. The IMSA was one under a dozen motorsports organizations nationwide that were designated by US Customs and Border Protection as exempt from COVID-19 Travel Restrictions. This allowed athletes from places like Brazil, Europe and China to travel to the United States even when the general population was prevented from coming to the United States.
Visa Options for ISMA Drivers and Crew Professionals
P-1 visas for drivers
P-1S visas for the essential support staff of drivers
O-1 visas for highly skilled motorsports professionals
O-1 and O-2 visas for team executives
For P-1 petitions, it is necessary for the petition to have an itinerary of competitions to obtain approval.
IMSA WEATHERTECH SPORTSCAR CHAMPIONSHIP
IMSA MICHELIN PILOT CHALLENGE
IMSA PROTOTYPE CHALLENGE
FERRARI CHALLENGE NORTH AMERICA
LAMBORGHINI SUPER TROFEO
MAZDA MX-5 CUP
PORSCHE CARRERA CUP NORTH AMERICA
If you are interested in applying for an O-1 or P-1 visa as an ISMA professional, do not hesitate to contact us at 310-209-8545 or email us at info@oaklg.com.
For more information on steps for obtaining entry into the United States, visit: https://www.sherrodsportsvisas.com/p1-athlete