1. What is the B-2 Visa for Athletes?
This athlete visa is applicable to amateur athletes or a group of athletes who will be temporarily staying in the United States to participate in an athletic event. Note that the applicants should not receive compensation, aside from incidental expenses, under this visa type. Furthermore, the applicants may not be professional athletes.
The B-2 visa permits such category of athletes to visit the US for pleasure, which includes visiting family or friends or traveling throughout the country. Athletes with B-2 status are eligible to stay in the country for up to six months and, during their stay, they must not engage in productive labor or employment within the country.
2. Additional Resources
- B-1 Visa for Athletes
- B-2 Visa for Athletes
- O-1 Visa for Athletes
- The Complete Guide to the O-1 Visa
- P-1 Visa for Athletes
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