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		mahmud on July 14, 2013 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: U.S. government recognizes gamers as athletes I might be wrong, but don't entrepreneurs usually need long stay visas to do long term work? An athlete/performer visa only allows you to stay for the duration, only. Hardly any residency.

HistoryInAction on July 14, 2013 [–]

True, but I'm sure we can hack it:

"Individual Athlete - Time needed to complete the event, competition or performance, not to exceed 5 years

Individual Athlete –Increments of up to 5 years in order to continue or complete the event, competition or performance.

Total stay is limited to 10 years."

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.eb1d4c2a3e5b...

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