Hi everyone -- my partner is suppose to return the US on an O1 visa. He's in South Africa and his appointment keeps getting delayed. Now the earliest appointment he can get is in November. So he applied for an emergency appointment which was immediately rejected. He called because he has the documentation and good reason. They said they would "accelerate his request" and let him know feedback this week. It's pretty ridiculous. He's basically grouped in with tourism visas even though his job technically started July 1. Plus, getting paid remotely does not amount to the normal amount due to the exchange rate.
Basically I just want to hear from anyone with a similar experience. I'm pretty desperate and anxious. I'd so much appreciate you sharing any experience -- be it another country or visa. Does calling for an emergency appointment work? Thank you.
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