In this episode of Extraordinary Ability! with Candice Ackermann, we welcome sports agent Gary Durrant. Gary works with players in the NBA and internationally as well. He is a well-respected and prominent figure in the North American and International basketball communities. Born in Jamaica and raised in Canada, Gary played basketball all over the world. He currently lives in Canada and frequently travels to the United States for work. 

Tune in to this episode for insights from Gary Durrant: 

* Gary’s transition from being a professional athlete to being a professional sports agent 

* The professional sports league in Canada that Gary helped create — (NBL) National Basketball League of Canada 

* How Gary helps young players maximize their potential and get compensated appropriately for their work 

* How Candace and Gary worked together to pick the appropriate visa category (O-1 Visa) to apply for and collect the evidence needed to demonstrate his qualifications 

* Why in-person relationships are integral to Gary’s work as an agent, making the O-1 visa designation essential for Gary to be able to fulfill his life’s work Learn more about and connect with Gary Durrant: 

* Follow Gary on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-durrant-733b02150 

* Visit Gary’s business website: https://www.durrantsports.com/ 

* Follow Gary on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garydurrant/ 

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About the Extraordinary Ability! Podcast with Candice

Ackermann Every episode of Extraordinary Ability! celebrates foreign nationals with extraordinary abilities, who qualify for O1, EB1, NIW Visas. Learn how you may qualify, especially if you have been denied other U.S. Visas. 

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Website: https://www.visalawpros.com/ 

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