It started with the #FreeLeffen campaign has now made its way to the White House. Over 130,000 gamers have signed the petition to have the American government recognize eSports as official sports.

What prompted this petition? Smash Bros. Melee player TSM|Leffen was deported and then denied entry into the US with his tourism visa on the grounds that his United States-based sponsor, Team Solo Mid, were his employers.

This petition is the first step toward the goal of granting competitive gamers a P-1A visa just like the country does for athletes visiting from other nations.

With the petition meeting the 100k mark, The White House has 60 days to respond

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