O-1 visa money-back offer

1. Scope of the refund

  • The guarantee covers Deel’s service and professional fee only.
  • Government fees, USCIS filing fees, premium processing fees, and any third-party costs are non-refundable.
  • Government and filing fees are set by the relevant authority, are outside Deel’s control, and may change without notice.
  • Additional services — including document translation, expert opinion letters, evidence procurement, and expedited handling — may carry separate fees that are not covered by the guarantee.

2. No guarantee of outcome

Deel does not guarantee approval. Adjudication is at the sole discretion of the relevant government authority (USCIS). Acceptance into the program does not constitute an opinion or assurance on the likelihood of approval.

3. What qualifies as a denial

This is the core protection. A refund applies only where all of the following hold:

  • The denial is a decision by USCIS on the merits of the Form I-129 petition. The guarantee does not apply to: Abandonment or denial resulting from failure to respond to a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny.
  • Withdrawal of the petition by the applicant or petitioner.
  • Administrative closure or rejection on procedural or filing grounds.
  • Consular visa refusal at a U.S. embassy or consulate, which is a separate stage from the petition.
  • Any denial arising from material misrepresentation, omission, fraud, or inaccurate information supplied by the applicant.

4. Applicant conditions

Non-compliance with any of the following voids the refund:

  • The applicant provides complete, accurate, and truthful information and all requested documentation within stated deadlines.
  • The applicant responds to any RFE within the required timeframe and cooperates throughout the process.
  • The applicant does not withdraw the petition or allow it to lapse.
  • A material change in circumstances — for example, loss of the sponsoring engagement or withdrawal by the employer or agent — voids the guarantee.

5. Eligibility gate

  • Entry into the program is subject to a pre-acceptance assessment of the applicant’s profile against O-1 evidentiary criteria.
  • Deel reserves the right to decline candidates who do not meet the threshold for the program.

6. Refund mechanics

  • A qualifying denial must be evidenced by the official USCIS denial notice, submitted within a defined window (for example, 30 days of the decision).
  • The guarantee covers a single petition filing. Re-filing, appeals, and motions to reopen or reconsider are not covered.
  • The refund is issued to the original payer, via the original payment method, within a stated processing period.
  • The refund is non-transferable and may not be exchanged for credit, services, or cash beyond the covered fee.

7. General

  • The offer is limited to O-1 petitions filed through Deel in the United States.
  • The offer excludes outcomes caused by changes in law, policy, or agency practice, and by government processing delays or shutdowns.
  • Deel may modify or withdraw the offer at any time. The terms in effect at the date of engagement apply.

Offer only valid for O-1 visa cases created between July 1st 2026 and September 30th 2026