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Someone I know is an athlete and has applied for an O-1a visa for extraordinary ability. He was approved for the work permit by USCIS and had his consular appt, but is now waiting for administrative processing at the NVC which he was told by others could be many months to finish.
In the meantime, he wants to apply for a B-2 visa to visit the US for competitions while the other visa is processing. He, along with some friends, was granted this same visa last year for 1 year, and used it to go for a competition. The same friends applied again just recently and received 10 year tourist visas! He didn't apply because he didn't want to jeopardize his chances for the O-1 but now wants to go to these competitions. Anyone know if applying for a B-2 would be okay or not?
In the meantime, he wants to apply for a B-2 visa to visit the US for competitions while the other visa is processing. He, along with some friends, was granted this same visa last year for 1 year, and used it to go for a competition. The same friends applied again just recently and received 10 year tourist visas! He didn't apply because he didn't want to jeopardize his chances for the O-1 but now wants to go to these competitions. Anyone know if applying for a B-2 would be okay or not?
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