Quartz·2 min read·medium
Competitive video gamers can now get visas to “work” in the US
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The US government has begun granting professional athlete visas to competitive video gamers. This policy change allows international players to participate in US-based esports leagues more easily.
Why it matters
This decision legitimizes esports as a professional career path and reflects the growing cultural and economic influence of the gaming industry.
If you are a non-US citizen and looking to ply your trade as a game developer in the US, your quest may take some time, particularly if Congress remains locked in mortal combat around immigration reform.
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