P‑1A • O‑1 • F‑1/OPT • EB‑1 • EB‑2 NIW
From Paperwork to Pitch‑Ready.
—Visas in 18 days
For athletes, creatives, and staff—individual or full‑team strategy, supervised by U.S.‑licensed counsel.
The Challenge
Visa missteps, compliance overload, and consular delays can derail scholarships and careers. We streamline every step—so nothing falls through the cracks.
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One wrong visa category can cancel a contract or scholarship.
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School compliance teams juggle 30+ F‑1/OPT renewals each semester.
Consular backlogs and missing evidence create costly delays.
Visa Menu and Team Support
All U.S. petitions drafted or supervised by attorneys admitted in New York & California; no paralegal outsourcing.
Category
Who It’s For
Fast Facts
P‑1A
Internationally recognised athletes signing U.S. pro deals or NCAA rosters
Premium processing: 15 days
O‑1A / O‑1B
Extraordinary ability in sport, arts, or entertainment
Broad evidence categories
F‑1 + CPT / OPT
Student‑athletes pursuing U.S. degrees & internships
NCAA‑aligned memos
B‑1 / B‑2
Short‑term trials, combines, tournaments
Up to 180 days stay
UK Tier 2 Sportsperson
This Players & coaches signing with UK clubs
Home Office sponsorship
Canada LMIA‑
Exempt
Exempt
Cross‑border athlete permits
IRCC compliance
EB‑1 (Extraordinary Ability)
World‑class athletes/
coaches seeking U.S. green card
coaches seeking U.S. green card
No labour cert; self‑
petition
petition
EB‑2 NIW (National Interest)
Coaches, analysts, performance staff advancing U.S. sport science
Waives job offer; 5 evidence prongs
5-Step Visa Workflow
A streamlined, attorney-led visa process built for speed and success. From initial assessment to interview prep and post-approval support-every step is covered.
48‑Hour Assessment
Clear visa path & evidence checklist
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Dossier Assembly
Press clippings, stats, contracts, expert letters, legal memo.
Attorney Filing
Premium processing + realtime VisaTrack™ status updates.
Interview Prep
Mock consular Q&A, country‑specific briefing notes.
Post‑Approval
Travel compliance, renewals, and transfer hand‑off.
95%
Overall Approval Rate
120+
Athlete and Staff Visas Since 2022
18-day
Average Turnaround(Premium)
0
Late Arrivals for Roster clients in 2024 Season
What Our Clients Say
Trusted by athletes and institutions across the U.S., our results speak for themselves.
“USCIS denied me twice. Ecla rebuilt my O‑1A—approved in 13 days. Now captain of my USL side.”
Francis K.
Midfielder.
“Our international freshmen arrived on time, every season—Ecla’s bulk F‑1 filings are gold.”
Kelly B.
NCAA Compliance Officer.
Bulk Visa Solutions for Entire Rosters
Flat‑fee packages for NCAA, club, and academy filings—F‑1, CPT, OPT, P‑1, O‑1, EB‑1/2 staff visas covered.
Ready to travel, sign, or play—without visa stress?
One Flat Fee. Every Visa Your Team Needs.