A U.K. client, a Membership Director for a luxury private members’ club in Manhattan, successfully obtained an O-1A visa after an initial O-1B denial. The approval came 60 days after the denial, highlighting the importance of selecting the correct visa category.
Key Details:
- Initial Denial: O-1B petition denied on February 18, 2026, after a Request for Evidence (RFE).
- New Representation: Client hired attorney Asel Williams on March 17, 2026, to address the denial.
- Successful Strategy: A new petition was filed under the O-1A category on April 9, 2026, with strengthened evidence.
- Approval Timeline: O-1A petition approved on April 28, 2026, with no RFE, followed by a successful visa interview on May 15, 2026.
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Source: Asel Williams, Esq.