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Ksenia Maiorova is representing former LSU basketball player Last-Tear Poa in a lawsuit challenging USCIS’s denial of a P-1A visa. The case highlights the barriers international student-athletes face in accessing name, image, and likeness (NIL) opportunities under current immigration rules. Maiorova aims to secure a fair review and raise awareness of the need for updated policies. The outcome could influence how international athletes are treated in the evolving college sports landscape.

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  • Ksenia Maiorova

    Ksenia Maiorova is a Partner in Green and Spiegel’s Orlando office. With more than 15 years of legal experience, Ksenia is recognized as one of
    the nation’s leading specialists in sports immigration and has vast experience representing athletes, coaches, and other sports industry
    professionals in connection with their applications for visas and permanent resident status.

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