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title: O-1 Fee-Back Guarantee: How It Works | Lando
url: https://trylando.com/o1-visa-guarantee
description: If USCIS denies an O-1 petition Lando filed, Lando refunds its fee. See what is covered, what is not, and how to claim it, before you hire anyone.
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# O-1 Fee-Back Guarantee: How It Works

If USCIS denies an O-1 petition Lando filed, Lando refunds its fee. See what is covered, what is not, and how to claim it, before you hire anyone.

**Quick answer.** If USCIS denies a petition that Lando filed for you, Lando refunds its fee for that petition. Lando only files petitions it believes are ready, and responses to a Request for Evidence are included in the fee. No one can promise USCIS's decision, and this page does not.

## What is covered

- Lando's fee for the petition USCIS denied.
- RFE responses are already included in the fee, so a denial does not leave you paying twice.

## What is not covered

- USCIS government filing fees, including the optional premium processing fee. These are paid to USCIS and are not part of Lando's fee.

## How to claim

Write to hello@trylando.com to request a refund. The full wording is in section 4 of the Terms of Service.

## How to compare any guarantee

Whoever you hire, ask for the answers in writing:

- What exactly is refunded: all fees or only some, and are government fees included?
- Which outcomes trigger it: a denial only, or also an RFE, a notice of intent to deny, or a withdrawal?
- What conditions or exclusions apply to you?
- How and how fast is the refund paid?
- Does it apply to every plan, or only to some?

## Why a guarantee

You pay one flat fee, and if USCIS denies the petition, you get that fee back. It also gives Lando a reason to file only strong petitions, which is why the first step is an honest evaluation, with no retainer and no commitment.

## Common questions

### Does Lando publish an approval rate?

No. No one can guarantee a USCIS decision, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

### Are USCIS fees refunded?

No. USCIS government filing fees are paid to USCIS, are not part of Lando's fee, and are not covered by the guarantee.

### Is this legal advice?

No. Lando is not a law firm. Petitions are prepared in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys.

## Sources

- [Lando Terms of Service, section 4 (Fee-back guarantee)](https://trylando.com/terms#fee-back)

Checked September 2026.

Lando is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. Petitions are prepared in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys.

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Lando is not a law firm. Petitions are prepared in coordination with licensed U.S. immigration attorneys. Source: https://trylando.com/o1-visa-guarantee