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Zenbrez
Profile Joined June 2012
Canada5973 Posts
September 24 2014 18:28 GMT
#41
On September 25 2014 03:24 R1CH wrote:
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On September 25 2014 03:21 Zealously wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:19 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:15 Circumstance wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:14 R1CH wrote:
Interesting. How is he going to be able to play in WCS NA after the 2015 changes?


If they're moving him into the house, I'd imagine they're already working on the necessary paperwork.

Living in the US for 3 months at a time on a visa waiver or visitor visa doesn't let you play in WCS AM though (not to mention you're not supposed to be "working" on such a visit). Can Catz really secure an athlete visa for him?


I don't think that is too far-fetched, should be another ~5-6 months until WCS 2015 starts, right?

Still, I imagine there's a lot of paperwork and fees and lawyers involved. Didn't think ROOT would have the resources to pull that off.

Think it's possible Hydra is un/misinformed of the the details with participating in WCS NA?
Refer to my post.
Cluster__
Profile Joined September 2013
United States328 Posts
September 24 2014 18:29 GMT
#42
OH GOD. CatZ you are a hero
Liquid`Snute, AcerScarlett, ROOTCatZ, MC, Maru, Soulkey, Losira
djraphi23
Profile Joined August 2013
France2262 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-09-24 18:32:38
September 24 2014 18:29 GMT
#43
On September 25 2014 03:24 R1CH wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2014 03:21 Zealously wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:19 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:15 Circumstance wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:14 R1CH wrote:
Interesting. How is he going to be able to play in WCS NA after the 2015 changes?


If they're moving him into the house, I'd imagine they're already working on the necessary paperwork.

Living in the US for 3 months at a time on a visa waiver or visitor visa doesn't let you play in WCS AM though (not to mention you're not supposed to be "working" on such a visit). Can Catz really secure an athlete visa for him?


I don't think that is too far-fetched, should be another ~5-6 months until WCS 2015 starts, right?

Still, I imagine there's a lot of paperwork and fees and lawyers involved. Didn't think ROOT would have the resources to pull that off.


Yeah from what I read, getting a athlete visa for viOLet was a very long and expensive process.

On September 25 2014 03:28 Zenbrez wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2014 03:24 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:21 Zealously wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:19 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:15 Circumstance wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:14 R1CH wrote:
Interesting. How is he going to be able to play in WCS NA after the 2015 changes?


If they're moving him into the house, I'd imagine they're already working on the necessary paperwork.

Living in the US for 3 months at a time on a visa waiver or visitor visa doesn't let you play in WCS AM though (not to mention you're not supposed to be "working" on such a visit). Can Catz really secure an athlete visa for him?


I don't think that is too far-fetched, should be another ~5-6 months until WCS 2015 starts, right?

Still, I imagine there's a lot of paperwork and fees and lawyers involved. Didn't think ROOT would have the resources to pull that off.

Think it's possible Hydra is un/misinformed of the the details with participating in WCS NA?


Details are not even out.
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Tenks
Profile Joined April 2010
United States3104 Posts
September 24 2014 18:30 GMT
#44
On September 25 2014 03:28 Zenbrez wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2014 03:24 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:21 Zealously wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:19 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:15 Circumstance wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:14 R1CH wrote:
Interesting. How is he going to be able to play in WCS NA after the 2015 changes?


If they're moving him into the house, I'd imagine they're already working on the necessary paperwork.

Living in the US for 3 months at a time on a visa waiver or visitor visa doesn't let you play in WCS AM though (not to mention you're not supposed to be "working" on such a visit). Can Catz really secure an athlete visa for him?


I don't think that is too far-fetched, should be another ~5-6 months until WCS 2015 starts, right?

Still, I imagine there's a lot of paperwork and fees and lawyers involved. Didn't think ROOT would have the resources to pull that off.

Think it's possible Hydra is un/misinformed of the the details with participating in WCS NA?


You'd think/hope if this is your livelihood you'd make sure
Wat
bo1b
Profile Blog Joined August 2012
Australia12814 Posts
September 24 2014 18:33 GMT
#45
Wow.
Circumstance
Profile Blog Joined March 2014
United States11403 Posts
September 24 2014 18:34 GMT
#46
On September 25 2014 03:29 djraphi23 wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2014 03:24 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:21 Zealously wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:19 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:15 Circumstance wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:14 R1CH wrote:
Interesting. How is he going to be able to play in WCS NA after the 2015 changes?


If they're moving him into the house, I'd imagine they're already working on the necessary paperwork.

Living in the US for 3 months at a time on a visa waiver or visitor visa doesn't let you play in WCS AM though (not to mention you're not supposed to be "working" on such a visit). Can Catz really secure an athlete visa for him?


I don't think that is too far-fetched, should be another ~5-6 months until WCS 2015 starts, right?

Still, I imagine there's a lot of paperwork and fees and lawyers involved. Didn't think ROOT would have the resources to pull that off.


Yeah from what I read, getting a athlete visa for viOLet was a very long and expensive process.


Violet was also nearly unprecedented (or was it entirely?), and the paperwork was harder to track down for him, largely because his successes were mainly overseas. I'd imagine those two factors make things somewhat simpler for Hydra (not majorly, but somewhat).
The world is better when every background has a chance.
SetGuitarsToKill
Profile Blog Joined December 2013
Canada28396 Posts
September 24 2014 18:34 GMT
#47
Where would Root be without Catz? As a player he's... okay. But he's helping pull in players like Hydra and doing a lot of behind the scenes stuff or so I hear. Great pickup for them
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iViNtaGe
Profile Joined July 2012
United States254 Posts
September 24 2014 18:37 GMT
#48
Kinda sad to see him got to ROOT. Hopefully he keeps his skill level up.

gl!
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Shinta)
Profile Joined July 2010
United States1716 Posts
September 24 2014 18:38 GMT
#49
oh Hydra.... what are you doing... -_-'

Oh well, he gets to have international experiences and ROOT gets another great player. Hope this works out to the fullest.
Suteki Da Ne 素敵だね Isn't it Wonderful
Zealously
Profile Blog Joined October 2011
East Gorteau22261 Posts
September 24 2014 18:38 GMT
#50
On September 25 2014 03:28 Zenbrez wrote:
Show nested quote +
On September 25 2014 03:24 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:21 Zealously wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:19 R1CH wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:15 Circumstance wrote:
On September 25 2014 03:14 R1CH wrote:
Interesting. How is he going to be able to play in WCS NA after the 2015 changes?


If they're moving him into the house, I'd imagine they're already working on the necessary paperwork.

Living in the US for 3 months at a time on a visa waiver or visitor visa doesn't let you play in WCS AM though (not to mention you're not supposed to be "working" on such a visit). Can Catz really secure an athlete visa for him?


I don't think that is too far-fetched, should be another ~5-6 months until WCS 2015 starts, right?

Still, I imagine there's a lot of paperwork and fees and lawyers involved. Didn't think ROOT would have the resources to pull that off.

Think it's possible Hydra is un/misinformed of the the details with participating in WCS NA?


I have this weird feeling that ROOT would inform him if that were the case.
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Rescawen
Profile Joined April 2010
Finland1028 Posts
September 24 2014 18:40 GMT
#51
i think if he lives in NA it should fair for him to play in wcs na.
Cluster__
Profile Joined September 2013
United States328 Posts
September 24 2014 18:41 GMT
#52
They just gotta get David back in the team house now
Liquid`Snute, AcerScarlett, ROOTCatZ, MC, Maru, Soulkey, Losira
Crot4le
Profile Joined June 2013
England2927 Posts
September 24 2014 18:42 GMT
#53
Oh and after this pick-up I really can't see ROOT not winning the SC2ITL America now. A roster of SuperNova, Hydra, MajOr and any one of CatZ/Minigun/iaguz/Patraeus/Illusion/MaSa/Fenner/etc. is stupidly strong.
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sharkie
Profile Blog Joined April 2012
Austria18619 Posts
September 24 2014 18:43 GMT
#54
pretty sure ROOT wouldnt sign hydra if they couldnt get him into the American continent no?
OveRtheStarS
Profile Joined August 2012
Canada69 Posts
September 24 2014 18:44 GMT
#55
Oh shit! Even Hydra can't deny CatZ with his dashing good looks and roguish charm. Great for ROOT!
If everyone loves you, you're not doing it right.
pajoondies
Profile Joined February 2014
United States316 Posts
September 24 2014 18:44 GMT
#56
this is just the coolest new man, I'm sure CatZ has the plans in order to ensure both SuperNova and Hydra will be able to compete in WCS NA. I agree with what was said earlier too, if these guys stick around it'll only improve the NA scene since they'll (HOPEFULLY PLEASE COME ON) only play on NA ladder.
lastride
Profile Joined April 2014
2390 Posts
September 24 2014 18:46 GMT
#57
leaving cj entus for root. what has the sc scene become of? are you kidding me hydra
Trasko
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
Sweden983 Posts
September 24 2014 18:50 GMT
#58
RIP Hydra skill. T_T

Guess a good pick up though. Root are pretty much the strongest American team right now.
Jaedong <3
Ovid
Profile Blog Joined October 2013
United Kingdom948 Posts
September 24 2014 18:53 GMT
#59
How do they afford all the people?
I will make Yogg Saron priest work...
pigmanbear
Profile Blog Joined August 2011
Angola2010 Posts
Last Edited: 2014-09-24 18:56:38
September 24 2014 18:56 GMT
#60
Holy crap SC2 progamer salaries must be low if ROOT can afford Supernova and Hydra.
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