Foreign Managers for P-1, O-1, and B-1 visa invitations

Who can be a foreign manager for P-1, O-1 & B-1 Visas

Foreign managers can be anyone affiliated with a visa applicant and who lives outside of the United States. For many, this is just a family member or close friend that serves this purpose. 

What does a foreign manager do?

By having a foreign manager included with the visa application, some responsibilities are assigned to someone other than the petitioner or visa sponsor in the United States. The designation of a foreign manager allows the entity in the United States to sponsor the visa and stay out of the affairs of the talent applying fo the visa. 

Using a foreign manager

The foreign manager does not have to be a person normally in the business of managing talent, and it can be anyone the athlete/talent trusts outside of the United States to serve in the role.

To continue B-1 invitation services please contact us!

World Class Track Athlete Eke Onwuka approved of the P-1 Visa

World Class Track Athlete approved for his P-1A Visa Classification thanks to the help of Sherrod Sports Visas.

Professional Track Athlete, Eke Onwuka 

Our beneficiary, Eke Onwuka, is a world class track athlete and thrower from Nigeria. Mr. Onwuka has a remarkable record in the world of track and field. Some of his career highlights include:

1. Placing 1st at the National Championships held in Warri, Nigeria on July 30, 2015

2. Placing 1st at the African All-Comers held in Lagos, Nigeria on April 15, 2015

3. Placing 1st at the National Championships held in Sapele, Nigeria on July 8, 2016

4. Placing 1st at the National Championships held in Anuja, Nigeria on July 13, 2017

5. Placing 12th at the Commonwealth Games held in Gold Coast, Australia on April 8, 2018 and;

6. Placing 1st at the National Sports Festival held in Benin City, Nigeria on April 11, 2021

Because of his record and achievements in the world of track and field, Mr. Onwuka is now allowed to compete here in the United States and was able to obtain the P-1 classification. 

Requirements for the P-1A Visa

In order to qualify for the P-1A Visa an individual must be an athlete at an internationally recognized level of performance, be part of a group or team at an internationally recognized level of performance, be a professional athlete, or an athlete or coach as part of the team or franchise located in the United States and a member of a foreign league/association. After being approved for this visa, the individual will then be allowed to compete and work in the United States for a total of up to 5 years and can also be extended for another 5 years upon the petition. 

We would like to congratulate Mr. Eke Onwuka for his accomplishments and wish him success in his future endeavors. 

Dominican Boxer - Rohan Polanco - SDS Sports Agency - DC Office

We are proud to announce a successful P-1A petition for this Domincan Boxer. His petition was approved by the Vermont Service Center for a three year P-1A visa. The petitioner was SDS Sports Agency’s District of Columbia address.

SDS Sports Agency Opens Internship Program

SDS SPORTS AGENCY OPENS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

SDS Sports Agency L.L.C.

5309 Monroe Rd. #118

Charlotte, NC 28205

SDS Sports Agency is currently looking to acquire interns in both our Charlotte and Washington, DC offices to serve as potential associates with SDS Sports Agency. We are looking to add interns that are passionate about sports and international business to our business development group. We are looking for interns that are skilled, bilingual (English and another language), and hopefully already introduced to the sports community.

The intern’s primary duties will be to work with our business development team to locate and engage sports management teams all over the world that deal in professional sports, Olympic sports, and even esports! Intern can expect to learn about global sports marketing and immigration processing for athletes.

The ideal candidate should have a team mentality with an emphasis on global involvement and interpersonal skills. He/She must also be able to thrive in a fast paced environment and be able to multitask to meet deadlines in a timely manner. Candidate is preferred (not required) to have previous sports marketing experience, especially athlete management, and must possess excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to perform tasks with minimal supervision. Please email resume, cover letters, and writing samples to sseward@plugfinancehub.com.

ABOUT SDS SPORTS AGENCY -

At SDS Sports Agency, we pride ourselves on transparency, intelligence, diligence, and great communication. With a plethora of expertise in negotiating and international business, key contacts all over the world, and superior problem solving skills, are advisers provide critical attention to each of our clients to maximize potential. We work with foreign managers, agents, companies, brands, and training facilities to work as a team for the purposes of obtaining non-immigrant status for foreign athletes and artists to come to the United States. Through our experience in obtaining visas with managers of athletes in individually focused sports, such as boxing & mixed martial arts, we are able to bring the same solutions to agents that are active in pretty much any professional sport.

Suzanne Brooks Receives P visa through SDS Sports Agency

We are proud to announce that SDS Sports Agency has successfully obtained P visa approval for Australian Barrel Racer Suzanne Brooks. Suzanne was signed to SDS Sports Agency this fall after having issues obtaining a P visa due to lack of a sponsor.

Athletes from all over the world have trained for their competitions and tournaments in the United States on visitor B1/B2 visas for years. However, recent changes in immigration enforcement aggressiveness threatens athletes’ ability to move freely in and out of the United States on a visitor visas. For these purposes, SDS Sports Agency has worked in tandem with foreign Agents, Managers, Brands, Companies, and Training facilities to facilitate both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for superb athletes.

Typically, P visas are obtained from a United States based event/competition company or by a United States based management company. Currently, we are servicing applications for P visas that utilize our agency as US representatives of foreign entities to sponsor athletes. Many athletes are managed in their home country and rely on sponsorship from events in which they compete to serve as the petitioner for their visa. However, the flexibility and control of petitioning through a familiar organization such as SD Sports Group is a far better and practical experience.

About SDS Sports Agency

At SDS Sports Agency, we pride ourselves on transparency, intelligence, diligence, and great communication. With a plethora of expertise in negotiating and international business, key contacts all over the world, and superior problem solving skills, are advisers provide critical attention to each of our clients to maximize potential. We work with foreign managers, agents, companies, brands, and training facilities to work as a team for the purposes of obtaining non-immigrant status for foreign athletes and artists to come to the United States. Through our experience in obtaining visas with managers of athletes in individually focused sports, such as boxing & mixed martial arts, we are able to bring the same solutions to agents that are active in pretty much any professional sport or entertainment service.

FOREIGN ATHLETES AND AGENTS WORKING WITH SDS SPORTS AGENCY

FOREIGN ATHLETES AND AGENTS WORKING WITH SDS SPORTS AGENCY

By Queen City Immigration Law | November 25, 2018

Athletes from all over the world have trained for their competitions and tournaments in the United States on visitor B1/B2 visas for years. However, recent changes in immigration enforcement aggressiveness threatens athletes’ ability to move freely in and out of the United States on a visitor visas. For these purposes, SDS SPORTS AGENCY has worked in tandem with foreign Agents, Managers, Brands, Companies, and Training facilities to facilitate both nonimmigrant and immigrant visas for superb athletes. Typically P visas are obtained from a United States based event/competition company or by a United States based management company. Currently, we are servicing applications for P visas that utilize our agency as US representatives of foreign entities to sponsor athletes. Many athletes are managed in their home country and rely on sponsorship from events in which they compete to serve as the petitioner for their visa. However, the flexibility and control of petitioning through a familiar organization such as SDS SPORTS AGENCY is a far better and practical experience.

BENEFITS OF SPONSORSHIP WITH U.S. AGENT REPRESENTATIVE

• Help clients take control of their own immigration pathway

• Flexibility to change teams and leagues using the same work visa

• Freedom to petition for family members and important support staff

• Convenience to potential teams and leagues of not having to worry about athletes visa status

• Peace of mind that athlete and their family will remain in valid visa status even if their player contract is terminated

• Extra incentive for athlete to remain with the same foreign agent

Knowing how to take advantage of the P Visa process through a training facility can extend an athlete’s P Visa authorization for up to 5 years. However, obtaining the full five year authorization for the visa is based on having a well prepared agreement in place that explains to United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (‘USCIS”) why five years is necessary. At SDS SPORTS AGENCY we are working with foreign managers to make agreements that work well with United States Immigration and Customs Services guidelines.

USCIS Guidelines for US REPRESENTATIVE FOR P-1 Visa

1. The supporting Documentation includes an itinerary of the events or a services/engagements to be performed

2. The itinerary specific dates, venues, or locations where the services will be performed

3. The contracts between the employers and the beneficiary are submitted

4. The agent explains the terms a conditions of employment and provides any required documentation

If you are interested in learning more about the P Visa process or working with us to serve as the U.S. Representative Agent for your athlete for P Visa approval, please do not hesitate to contact our Agency at 704-350-5298.

SDS SPORTS AGENCY signs Barrel Racer Suzanne Brooks of Australia

For Immediate Release

With great excitement and optimism, we are proud to announce that SDS SPORTS AGENCY has signed Barrel Racer Suzanne Brooks of Australia to the agency. Suzanne Brooks is a rising star due to her recent success in Rodeos across the country. She and her competition horse travel across the country to compete in independently promoted radios against hundreds of other competitors. She rides to help promote Extreme Saddles which is her primary sponsor.

“Suzanne is an amazing rider with an amazing horse,” partner, Sherrod Seward says. “I was blown away about how much time, energy, and resources she puts into training her horses, and it shows in competition.”

Barrel racing is a rodeo event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a cloverleaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. Hundreds of entrants participate and there can be significant prize money enjoyed by winners.

Going forward, SDS SPORTS AGENCY is looking forward to a great working relationship with Suzanne and Extreme Saddles for years to come.

About SDS SPORTS AGENCY

At SDS Sports Agency, we pride ourselves on transparency, intelligence, diligence, and great communication. With a plethora of expertise in negotiating and international business, key contacts all over the world, and superior problem solving skills, are advisers provide critical attention to each of our clients to maximize potential. We work with foreign managers, agents, companies, brands, and training facilities to work as a team for the purposes of obtaining non-immigrant status for foreign athletes and artists to come to the United States. Through our experience in obtaining visas with managers of athletes in individually focused sports, such as boxing & mixed martial arts, we are able to bring the same solutions to agents that are active in pretty much any professional sport.