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P-1A Athlete Visa to Green Card Process Chart

This chart outlines possible employment-based permanent residence routes for internationally recognized athletes in P-1A status, including Form I-140 and the final residence process.

Flowchart explaining possible employment-based green card paths for an internationally recognized athlete in P-1A status — Original educational chart by Jessica Weiss, Esq. The image is displayed without cropping or alteration.

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