Hi everyone,

I was just wondering if anyone has been denied a DTV visa (workaction), and so then applied through the soft power route, and if you were successful? Or would being denied once through the workaction DTV route go against you applying for the soft power route?

I'm applying for the workaction DTV in the States NYC, already submitted the application, and was asked for additional documents, which I can provide, but at the end of the day, their requirements keep changing and it's out of my control whether they approve or deny.. I do have a remote full time job, but I planned on taking some cooking classes anyway just for pleasure, so wouldn't mind at all applying for the DTV with a cooking school, if the workaction DTV application were denied.. But I have family in Thailand so it would mean a whole lot if I could be approved for the DTV either route..

Any thoughts?

Thank you to everyone in advance for any input or experience you may have to share.. 🙏🏽