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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