Last updated: April 24, 2026

Application No. 18/896,107

Untitled Application

Unknown

Filed

3600

Examiner

MITCHELL, NATHAN A

Art Unit

3627

Tech Center

Visa International Service Association

Assignee

VISA INTERNATIONAL SERVICE ASSOCIATION

OA Round

1 (Non-Final)

Interview Optional

— +10.1% interview lift. This examiner has a relatively high allow rate; a written response may suffice.

Based on 940 resolved cases, 2023–2026

Examiner Intelligence

MITCHELL, NATHAN A View full profile →

Grants 73% — above average

Career Allow Rate

689 granted / 940 resolved

+13.3% vs TC avg

Moderate +10% lift

Without

With

+10.1%

Interview Lift

resolved cases with interview

Typical timeline

2y 9m

Avg Prosecution

37 currently pending

Career history

977

Total Applications

across all art units

Statute-Specific Performance

§101

16.4%

-23.6% vs TC avg

§103

44.4%

+4.4% vs TC avg

§102

19.8%

-20.2% vs TC avg

§112

11.2%

-28.8% vs TC avg

Black line = Tech Center average estimate • Based on career data from 940 resolved cases

Prosecution Timeline

3600

Application Filed

Jan 30, 2026

Non-Final Rejection

Mar 06, 2026

Interview Requested

Apr 08, 2026

Examiner Interview Summary

Apr 08, 2026

Applicant Interview (Telephonic)

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Prosecution Projections

1-2

Expected OA Rounds

73%

Grant Probability

83%

With Interview (+10.1%)

2y 9m

Median Time to Grant

Low

PTA Risk

Based on 940 resolved cases by this examiner. Grant probability derived from career allow rate.