50 O-1 Cases were filed in 2021 and 98% of cases were approved outright without a Request for Evidence (“RFE”).
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We continue to successfully process Individuals with Extraordinary Ability or Achievement (O-1) cases. 50 O-1 cases were filed in 2021 and 98% were approved within 3-4 months without a Request for Evidence (RFE). Among our numerous O-1 approvals are a Drummer from Japan, an Actress from France, a Photographer from Japan, an Art Director from China, a Painter/Visual Artist from Korea, a Sound Engineer from Canada, a Dancer from Russia, an Actor from Scotland, a Graphic Designer from Syria, a Fitness Content Creator from Australia, an Architectural Designer from Bangladesh and a Violinist from China.
| Country | Profession | Date Filed | Date Case Approved |
| Japan | Drummer | 01/05/2021 | 01/20/2021 |
| France | Actress | 11/02/2020 | 01/22/2021 |
| Japan | Illustrator | 01/13/2021 | 01/22/2021 |
| Japan | Photographer | 01/15/2021 | 01/28/2021 |
| Japan | Session and Senior Hairstylist | 12/28/2020 | 01/29/2021 |
| Taiwan | Jazz Guitarist | 01/12/2021 | 02/8/2021 |
| China | AI Consultant | 09/01/2020 | 02/25/2021 |
| Japan | Hairstylist | 01/12/2021 | 03/03/2021 |
| Japan | Pianist | 08/24/2020 | 03/03/2021 |
| China | Art Director | 02/23/2021 | 03/25/2021 |
| Korea | Painter/Visual Artist | 01/15/2021 | 04/07/2021 |
| Korea | Photographer/Art Director | 02/26/2021 | 04/02/2021 |
| Japan | Furniture and Interior Designer | 04/05/2021 | 04/19/2021 |
| Brazil | Jazz Bassist | 05/08/2021 | 04/20/2021 |
| Photographer | 03/26/2021 | 05/06/2021 | |
| Canada | Sound Engineer | 04/12/2021 | 05/12/2021 |
| China | Cinematographer | 03/31/2021 | 05/12/2021 |
| Japan | Photographer/Videographer | 04/12/2021 | 05/26/2021 |
| Japan | Multidisciplinary Artist | 05/13/2021 | 06/01/2021 |
| Korea | Motion Graphic Designer | 06/3/2021 | 06/09/2021 |
| Japan | Music Producer, Composer, Songwriter | 03/11/2021 | 06/16/2021 |
| Japan | Lighting designer | 06/17/2021 | 07/06/2021 |
| Russia | Dancer | 06/28/2021 | 07/09/2021 |
| Australia | Multidisciplinary Artist | 04/06/2021 | 07/09/2021 |
| Australia | Fitness Content Creator | 05/26/2021 | 08/05/2021 |
| Scotland | Actor | 07/13/2021 | 08/11/2021 |
| Syria | Graphic Designer | 07/09/2021 | 08/13/2021 |
| Canada | Speaker/Presenter | 07/14/2021 | 08/31/2021 |
| Japan | Photographer | 08/13/2021 | 08/26/2021 |
| Australia | Pianist | 08/02/2021 | 08/21/2020 |
| Korea | Set Designer | 08/11/2021 | 08/25/2021 |
| France | Fashion Photographer | 08/18/2021 | 08/25/2021 |
| Australia | Pianist | 07/29/2021 | 08/25/2021 |
| Japan | Photographer | 08/10/2021 | 08/26/2021 |
| Korea | Graphic Designer | 07/29/2021 | 09/01/2021 |
| China | Violinist | 06/8/2021 | 09/03/2021 |
| Japan | Textile designer | 08/25/2021 | 09/13/2021 |
| China | Arts PR Specialist | 05/26/2021 | 09/16/2021 |
| Indonesia | Graphic Artist | 08/27/2021 | 10/01/2021 |
| Korea | Pianist/Instructor | 08/09/2021 | 10/04/2021 |
| Bangladesh | Architectural Designer | 09/28/2021 | 10/06/2021 |
| United Kingdom | Photographer | 09/15/2021 | 10/06/2021 |
| Indonesia | Fashion designer | 10/01/2021 | 10/14/2021 |
| Australia | Fitness Content Creator | 05/26/2021 | 10/19/2021 |
| Japan | Make-up Artist | 05/05/2021 | 10/20/2021 |
| Japan | Multidisciplinary/Floral Artist | 03/29/2021 | 10/26/2021 |
| Spain | Architectual Designer | 08/17/2021 | 10/28/2021 |
| Australia | Fashion designer | 07/15/2021 | 10/28/2021 |
- In August 2021, we had an O-1 Approval for a Japanese Textile Artist, Terumi Saito. Ms. Terumi Saito recently received an MFA in Textiles from Parsons School of Design in New York. She writes:
“Being that this was my first time applying for an O1 visa, I had no real knowledge on where to get started. On top of that, as a textile artist, the field isn’t really understood by most people. I was already running into a lot of obstacles. However, Jane and her associate clerk Rongrong effectively set my path for the approval towards success. The process was seamless, thoughtful and meticulous, but most importantly highly professional. It’s through their much-needed assistance that I was able to submit an effective portfolio and other substantial documents within that short period of time until my application was due.
The visa approval was only two and a half weeks without using premium processing and that is all in part due to the professional help of Jane and Rongrong. I would like to thank the team for always being so accommodating and quick to respond all my numerous questions. Through their immaculate professionalism, I can only but give them my most confident and highest recommendation.”
- In February 2021, we had an O-1 Approval for Zhuangzhuang (Marshall) Chang, an AI (Artificial Intelligence) Consultant from China who received Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in Finance from Brandeis University. He writes:
“I’m Marshall Chang from China. After completing my BA and MA in Finance at Brandeis University, I started a Fintech company in the quantitative trading field. When my F-1 Visa OPT was about to expire in 2020, a fellow entrepreneur friend recommended me to consult with Jane regarding the O-1A VISA. After a Skype session, I went to New York to meet with Jane and her team. She planned my application in detail and gave me a list of things to prepare. In the following months, we were in close communication as we prepared and progressed with the case. Specifically, her Chinese associate attorney, Rongrong Jing, was a huge asset during these stressful times as she was able to understand the evidence from China, provide translations and background as needed, and place it in context. It was also helpful to be in touch via WeChat.
We submitted the application for a change of status before my OPT expired using regular processing. I waited patiently, as per Jane’s advice. I was thrilled to get the good news of the approval with no RFE. This was a complex case as I am relatively young to apply for an O-1A visa. Besides, as a non-art applicant applying for an O-1A in business/science, my case required sophisticated terminology and description of technologies as well as business structures. My friend who recommended Jane to me also got her O-1A Visa through Jane’s office. I remember her assuring me that as long as Jane accepts my case after the initial consultation, I’ll have a good chance of getting the approval, because Jane’s approval rate is very high. Now I can confirm this as I become another successful number on her approval chart. I can attest to Jane’s team’s sufficiency in delivering a pertinent application that resulted in my approval without RFE.”
- In June 2021, we had an O-1 Approval for Lynn Hwirin Park, a Graphic Designer from Korea who received her Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design from the School of Visual Art in New York She writes:
“My friend recommended Jane, so I contacted her, and it was a great decision.
Jane and Rongrong helped me to get an O-1 Visa. They provided helpful advice and always answered my questions quickly. They are very professional, and I’m so thankful for their support and hard work. I highly recommend Jane and her team and would love to work with them again in the future!”
- In August 2021, we obtained a fourth three-year O-1 Approval for A Ram Kim, a Korean Set Designer and Scenic Artist with the Metropolitan Opera who received her MFA in Set Design from Rutgers University. She writes:
“When I applied for my 1st O-1 I met 3 lawyers before Jane and they all refused to take my case. Jane was the only one who was willing to help me and I got my first O-1 successfully. I renewed my O-1 this year and it was my 4th time 3 year O-1 as a set designer. My case was approved in 2 weeks without premium processing. Jane is truly professional and always responds quickly. Jane and her team (especially Michelle) are very reliable and responsible throughout the entire process. I highly recommend her. “
- In November 2021, we obtained a second three-year O-1 Approval for Darren and Sarah Hendry, a photographer and studio manager respectively, from the United Kingdom. Mr. Arnaout received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. Their website is: http://thehendrys.co. They write:
“Jane and her amazing team just got us our second round of O-visas and we couldn’t be happier! Anyone who has a applied for a visa will understand the amount of work and stress that goes into these applications, so having the support and advice from Jane, Jen, and Michelle was extremely comforting and made the process all that easier. We are eternally grateful to them for helping us to continue on our work in the US, and we will be using them for many years to come, whether it be for additional O-visas, or to start a green card process eventually. So it goes without saying: we highly recommend Jane for all your visa needs!”
- In November 2021, we obtained a second three-year O-1 Approval for Darren and Sarah Hendry, a photographer and studio manager respectively, from the United Kingdom. Mr. Arnaout received his Bachelor of Arts in Architecture. Their website is: http://thehendrys.co. They write:
“Jane and her amazing team just got us our second round of O-visas and we couldn’t be happier! Anyone who has a applied for a visa will understand the amount of work and stress that goes into these applications, so having the support and advice from Jane, Jen, and Michelle was extremely comforting and made the process all that easier. We are eternally grateful to them for helping us to continue on our work in the US, and we will be using them for many years to come, whether it be for additional O-visas, or to start a green card process eventually. So it goes without saying: we highly recommend Jane for all your visa needs!”
