This is a conversation with Paris Lee, a black belt out of Howell, New Jersey, USA. Paris is an immigration lawyer in the US. His practice focuses on families, but he also supports BJJ athletes with their American immigration needs. He also is also the co-owner of Holles Gracie Edison.
Episode Links:
* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bjjvisalawyer
* Website: https://www.njimmigrationattorney.com
* Rolles Gracie Academy Edison: https://www.instagram.com/rollesgracieedison
* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-lee-3b920b24/
Reference Links:
* US EB1 Visa – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/EB-1_visa
* US O Visas – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_visa
* US P Visas – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/P_visa
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Outline:
00:00 Intro
00:22 Journey to Black Belt
03:19 Finding Passion in Jiu-Jitsu
09:07 Injuries in Jiujitsu
12:59 Smaller Bodies and Understanding Jiujitsu
22:25 Life as BJJ Visa Lawyer
26:49 Athlete Immigration
30:03 Understanding Visa Qualifications for Athletes
34:40 Challenges in Sports Immigration
39:01 Visa Types: O, P, and H1B Explained
43:22 Coaches and Support Staff in Sports Visas
46:53 Running a Small Immigration Law Firm
51:56 The Journey to Immigration Law
58:11 Long-Lasting Client Relationships
59:55 The Fulfillment of Helping Others
01:02:18 Transitioning to Immigration Law
01:05:21 Navigating Vulnerability in Immigration
01:11:15 Finding Hope in Adversity
01:14:59 Preparing for Change in Immigration
01:19:44 Building a New Jiu-Jitsu School
01:22:09 Creating a Positive Training Environment
01:27:54 Outro
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