EB-1AArts, design, architectureIndividualDecided April 2025Dismissed
Outcome: Dismissed
APR162025_01B2203
AwardsNot metJudgingNot metMembershipNot metExhibitionsClaimed, not analyzedPublished materialClaimed, not analyzedFinal meritsNot met
Our summary
A tattoo artist claimed extraordinary ability under EB-1A. The AAO found he did not meet three of ten criteria including awards, membership, and judging. The AAO dismissed the appeal because the petitioner lacks sustained national or international acclaim required for the highly restrictive classification.
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No criterion in the table was found met in this decision.
What was missing
- Awards · Record lacks evidence of major, internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
- Judging · Evidence did not demonstrate participation as judge of others' work in the field
- Membership · No evidence that association membership required outstanding achievements or use of recognized experts
- Final merits · Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or place among top percentage
Criteria
| Criterion | Reading | Why |
|---|---|---|
 Awards | Not met | Record lacks evidence of major, internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence |
 Judging | Not met | Evidence did not demonstrate participation as judge of others' work in the field |
 Membership | Not met | No evidence that association membership required outstanding achievements or use of recognized experts |
 Exhibitions | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed in detail by AAO |
 Published material | Claimed, not analyzed | Claimed but not analyzed beyond brief reference to single article |
 Final merits | Not met | Petitioner has not demonstrated sustained national or international acclaim or place among top percentage |
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