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Documents must be in English, Spanish, German, or French, otherwise a notarized translation is required with the original.",{"name":115,"@type":106,"acceptedAnswer":116},"How should the application be submitted and what file rules apply?",{"text":117,"@type":109},"Applications should be emailed to the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA) with the player’s name in the subject line. 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PLAYER’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE | Limited the following :\u003Cbr>• Original Birth Certificate (must contain parentage information) |\n| 2. PLAYER’S PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT (PID) | Limited to ONE (1) of the following :\u003Cbr>• Passport (include photo page)\u003Cbr>• Permanent Resident Card\u003Cbr>• Employment Authorization Document (EAD)\u003Cbr>• Visa w/photo\u003Cbr>• Foreign Government Issued National ID w/photo |\n| 3. PLAYER’S PROOF OF RESIDENCE | Limited to the following:\u003Cbr>• School Records\u003Cbr>o Must state Player’s full name and address\u003Cbr>o Must have school’s address\u003Cbr>o Must show actual grade and school year |\n| 4. PARENTS’ / LEGAL GUARDIANS’ PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION DOCUMENT (PID) | Limited to ONE (1) of the following for each parent/guardian:\u003Cbr>• Passport (include photo page)\u003Cbr>• Permanent Resident Card\u003Cbr>• Employment Authorization Document (EAD)\u003Cbr>• Visa w/photo\u003Cbr>• Foreign Government Issued National ID w/photo\u003Cbr>• U.S. Driver’s License |\n| 5. PARENTS’ / LEGAL GUARDIANS’ PROOF OF RESIDENCE | Limited to ONE (1) of the following :\u003Cbr>• Utility bill (gas, electric, cell phone, internet) issued within the last 6 months that contains parent name, and address\u003Cbr>• Lease, Mortgage, Deed, or Title that contains the start date at the residence, parent name, and address. Must submit full document. |\n| 6. CLUB STATEMENT (template found here) | Letter from registering club must:\u003Cbr>• State club headquarters address\u003Cbr>• State how first contact with player occurred (i.e. tryouts, walk on etc.)\u003Cbr>• Signed by club administrator and/or coach |\n\n\n| 7. PROOF OF DISTANCE MAPS | Limited to ONE (1) of EACH the following:\u003Cbr>• Following maps must show distance within 50km/31mi\u003Cbr>o Map of distance between family’s residence and common national boarder\u003Cbr>o Map of distance between club’s headquarters and common national border\u003Cbr>• Following map must be within 100km/62 mi\u003Cbr>o Map of distance between family’s residence and the club’s headquarters |\n| --- | --- |\n| 8. RELEASING FEDERATION CONSENT | U.S. Soccer Player Status Department will obtain. |\n\nSUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS  \nMSYSA: International clearance forms and supporting documents should be submitted by email  \nto the Michigan State Youth Soccer Association (MSYSA): [ITC@michiganyouthsoccer.org](ITC@michiganyouthsoccer.org)  \nInclude the player's name in the email subject line. Do not submit applications directly to U.S. Soccer  \n• Copy all required person(s) as outlined by local state registrar, club, team and league requirements  \n• Subject line must indicate-Clearance type being requested /Player Name/Club Name  \no Example – 50km/John Smith/Kicks Club  \n• Submit all required documents (see above and review document checklist)  \n• Attach each document separately to the ONE (1) email  \n• All in PDF format and no larger than 5MB  \n• Application must contain current and accurate information  \n• Applications must be submitted a minimum of 30 days prior to official start of club/league play  \nNOTE-Submitting at least 30 days prior to the start of official club/team/league play does not guarantee the player will be eligible as process times vary based on clearance type requesting and information submitted.  \nSTATUS UPDATES  \nThe Player ","cbCaijwamwa4AAhD","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijwamwa4AAhD","pdf",313216,"English","# Application criteria\n## Player eligibility requirements\n# FIFA required documents\n## Document language and translation rules\n## Required documents by item\n# Submission instructions\n## Email submission process and formatting\n## Timing and eligibility notice\n# Application type and required transfer section\n## First registration (FR)\n## International Transfer Certificate (ITC) - conditional fields","[{\"question\":\"What are the basic eligibility criteria for the 50km/31mi minor exception?\",\"answer\":\"The player must be 10–17 at registration, live outside the United States, and meet the distance requirements between home, common national borders, and the club headquarters (each within the stated 50km/31mi and map thresholds).\"},{\"question\":\"Which FIFA-required documents must be submitted and in what languages?\",\"answer\":\"Required documents include birth certificate, player identification, proof of residence, parent/guardian identification and proof of residence, a club statement, distance maps, and releasing federation consent. 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