Sustained
EB-1A
EB-1A Sustained — Tattoo Art (2022): the AAO determined that the petitioner, a tattoo artist,
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Decision Summary
The appeal was sustained because the AAO determined that the petitioner, a tattoo artist, demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim. The AAO weighed the totality of the evidence, including significant media exposure, a large social media following (over 250,000 followers) which served as a direct measure of popular acclaim, and her participation as a judge at a major national convention, concluding she is a popular and widely respected artist at the top of her field.
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Lesser Nationally Or Internationally Recognized Prizes Or Awards Membership In Associations That Require Outstanding Achievements Published Material About The Individual In Professional Or Major Media Participation As A Judge Of The Work Of Others Original Contributions Of Major Significance Display At Artistic Exhibitions Or Showcases Leading Or Critical Role For Distinguished Organizations Or Establishments
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