INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ATHLETE

P-1A: THE CRICKETER'S VISA

$6,000 flat service fee · U.S. government filing fees separate

The P-1A is built for internationally recognized athletes coming to compete in U.S. events with a distinguished reputation — and professional cricket fits it naturally: international caps, recognized franchise leagues, national rankings and a U.S. season built around imported talent. For a capped or franchise-contracted player, it is usually the realistic category: your record proves recognition, and the U.S. season you plan to play becomes the itinerary.

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THE PROCESS, START TO FINISH

Record review — we assess your caps, league contracts, first-class and T20 record and press against the P-1A standard before you spend a dollar on filing.
Petitioner setup — a U.S. franchise can petition for its signing; players coming for trials or multi-event seasons use our agent-petitioner structure (through Aventus Visa Agents) — the framework USCIS recognizes for athletes without a single U.S. employer.
Itinerary build — we plead a season of U.S. competition — league fixtures, exhibition series, training blocks — so you're covered for a period of events, not one match.
Evidence package — caps and contract documentation, league standings, international press, and the consultation the regulations require.
Filing (Form I-129) — we prepare and file the petition; premium processing is available when a signing lands close to the season.
Consular step — after approval, visa stamping at your consulate — we prep you for the interview, including the questions competing athletes actually get.
You play — P-1A covers the itinerary period pleaded, with extensions available as your U.S. schedule grows.

AT A GLANCE

Question	Answer
Who is it for?	Capped internationals and players with real records in recognized leagues.
Do I need a franchise contract first?	No — a contract strengthens the file, but the agent-petitioner route covers trials and multi-event seasons too.
Do domestic-league and A-team records count?	They go into the recognition argument, but recognition must be proven — we grade it honestly before filing.
How long is it valid?	Up to the itinerary period pleaded; extensions available.
Speed?	Premium processing gets a USCIS decision in weeks, not months.

QUESTIONS PLAYERS ASK

I just signed with a U.S. franchise — when should I start?

Immediately. Signings often land weeks before the season, and even with premium processing the consular step takes real calendar time. The visa should never be the thing that costs you the season.

Can my support staff come too?

Essential support personnel have their own P-1 route — coaches, analysts and physios are a separate but related conversation. Mention them in the form.

What if my record isn't there yet?

Then we say so, and tell you what a filing-ready record looks like — which leagues, which results, what press. No one should pay to file a loser.