dismissed EB-1A
Tattoo Artist
Tattoo Artist · 2025-04-16
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Framework Evaluation
0 of 3 criteria metLesser Nationally or Internationally Recognized Prizes or Awards (Not Met)
The Petitioner provided photos of awards and one article, but failed to demonstrate that the accolades are nationally or internationally recognized within the field.
Memberships in Associations Requiring Outstanding Achievements (Not Met)
Membership in the Alliance of Professional Tattooists (APT) does not require outstanding achievements as judged by recognized experts.
Judging the Work of Others (Not Met)
Incidental evaluative responsibilities during a hiring process do not constitute serving as a judge of the work of others in the field.
Why This Petition Was Denied
The Petitioner failed to meet any of the discussed criteria: awards (lack of evidence for national/international recognition), memberships (APT membership does not require outstanding achievements judged by experts), and judging (failed to prove actual participation or that hiring duties constituted judging the work of others). No specific citation or publication counts were validated as meeting the standards. The appeal was dismissed because the Petitioner did not satisfy the minimum of three criteria.
Evidence
Evidence Types
Awards
Professional Memberships
Judging Experience
Media Coverage
Evidence Submitted
- ["Photographs of claimed awards with self-created captions", "Article in 'The Backstage' mentioning a competition placement", "Membership in the Alliance of Professional Tattooists, Inc. (APT)", "Letter regarding evaluating, selecting, and training tattoo artists for an employer"]
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