ESports’ Enemy #1, Visa Issues: iG Replaces EHOME in ESL One New York
Due to yet another visa issues encountered by professional players in the eSports scene, EHOME will be replaced by Invictus Gaming (iG) in the main event of ESL One New York in Madison Square Garden, New York on October 3-6.
Due to visa issues @EHOMECN is not able to attend #ESLOne at New York Super Week. Replacing them will be @invgaming! pic.twitter.com/MNnEFeoJHw
— ESL (@ESL) September 29, 2015
Three members of EHOME was unable to obtain their visas on time due to lack of time in completing the necessary documents needed, according to EHOME’s statement.
EHOME was the winner of ESL One’s Chinese Qualifiers and Nanyang Championships Chinsese Qualifiers.
Visa Issues almost hindered another professional player in the League of Legend scene. Jake “Xmithie” Puchero, from Counter Logic Gaming (CLG), will be participating in Worlds 2015 LCS Championship but complications on his visa almost got in the way. Fortunately, it was resolved with the help of the country’s newly formed eSports organization and the support of one of the country’s senators.
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