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Ever wondered what kind of visa a star athlete from abroad needs to play in top U.S. leagues like the NFL, NBA/WNBA, NHL, MLB, or MLS? Or whether international college athletes can cash in on NIL deals or earn a salary while holding a student visa? This program dives into both nonimmigrant (temporary) and immigrant (permanent) U.S. visa pathways for foreign athletes, as well as the practical, everyday challenges of managing immigration compliance for elite athletes.
Catherine L. Haight is the founding member of Haight Law Group, PC in Los Angeles, California, and has practiced immigration law since 1989, specializing in business, entertainment, and sports-related cases. Admitted to practice in California, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from UC Berkeley and her J.D. from Southwestern University School of Law. Ms. Haight has authored numerous articles on topics such as PERM, H-1B visas, L-1 visas, and the immigration implications of business mergers and acquisitions. She is a frequent speaker at conferences and seminars on business immigration law, legal ethics, labor certification, and employer sanctions.
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