¿Qué tipo de evidencia puede proporcionar un tatuador para una visa O?

April Perez • March 23, 2023

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Una visa O es una visa de no inmigrante para personas con habilidades extraordinarias. Puede que algunas profesiones no encajen exactamente en los requisitos establecidos por la USCIS para que un individuo sea considerado como alguien de habilidad extraordinaria, sin embargo, cuando se observa cada requisito individualmente, se pueden encontrar varios ejemplos de posible evidencia que un tatuador puede proporcionar.

1. La evidencia de que el beneficiario ha realizado y realizará servicios como participante principal o protagonista en producciones o eventos que tienen una reputación distinguida, como lo demuestran las críticas, anuncios, comunicados publicitarios, contratos de publicaciones o patrocinios

Si un tatuador compitió en una convención de tatuajes distinguida y ganó, se puede argumentar que el artista tuvo una participación principal o fue protagonista en el evento. La evidencia puede incluir certificados que demuestren que la persona ganó, artículos sobre el evento que analicen tanto el evento como a la persona que compitió y ganó, artículos sobre el evento en sí, evidencia de la victoria de la persona publicada en las cuentas de redes sociales del evento.

Otra posible evidencia puede ser si el tatuador ha colaborado con una marca específica en uno de sus eventos. Posiblemente, esto se puede probar con una carta de un líder dentro de la marca, en la cual se exponga el papel de los tatuadores para el evento y la marca, artículos sobre el evento y la participación del artista, y artículos sobre la marca misma para mostrar cuán destacada es. También es posible presentar publicaciones en redes sociales sobre la participación del artista en el evento.

Para satisfacer los requisitos a futuro, la posible evidencia puede incluir las pruebas enumeradas anteriormente para futuras colaboraciones con marcas distinguidas, la participación en importantes competencias de tatuajes, o en convenciones a las que la persona ha sido invitada como orador.

2. Pruebas de que el beneficiario ha logrado el reconocimiento nacional o internacional debido a sus logros, evidenciados mediante reseñas importantes u otros materiales publicados por o sobre el individuo en los principales periódicos, publicaciones comerciales, revistas u otras publicaciones

La evidencia que se puede proporcionar para este requisito incluye artículos sobre los tatuadores y su trabajo, ya sea sobre los logros del artista, su victoria en una competencia para tatuadores o su trabajo presentado en una exhibición de tatuajes.

3. Evidencia de que el beneficiario ha desempeñado y desempeñará un papel principal, protagónico o clave para organizaciones y establecimientos que tienen una reputación distinguida evidenciada por artículos en periódicos, revistas especializadas, publicaciones o testimonios

La evidencia para este requisito puede ser la experiencia laboral previa en tiendas de tatuajes destacadas. Esto puede incluir artículos sobre la tienda de tatuajes,premios anteriores ganados por la tienda, artículos sobre el trabajo del tatuador para la tienda y una carta de un propietario o persona a cargo de la tienda de tatuajes que explique cómo es el trabajo del tatuador para la tienda.

Las colaboraciones con marcas reconocidas o distinguidas también pueden ser una posible prueba para cumplir con dicho requisito. La evidencia puede incluir artículos sobre la colaboración, artículos sobre la marca, una carta de alguien a cargo de la marca que hable sobre el trabajo del tatuador y publicaciones en redes sociales en las cuentas de la marca sobre la colaboración con el artista.

Para satisfacer los requisitos a futuro, la evidencia posible puede incluir las pruebas enumeradas anteriormente para futuras colaboraciones con marcas distinguidas o trabajos futuros para tiendas de tatuajes destacadas.

4. Evidencia de que el beneficiario tiene un historial de importantes éxitos comerciales o aclamados por la crítica, como lo demuestran indicadores tales como título, calificación, posición, recibos de taquilla, calificaciones de películas o televisión y otros logros ocupacionales informados en revistas especializadas, periódicos importantes u otras publicaciones

La posible evidencia para este requisito puede incluir premios ganados en convenciones y concursos de tatuajes famosos. También es posible presentar evidencia que incluya artículos del evento y la participación del tatuador, así como también certificados y fotos del tatuador en el evento.

5. Evidencia de que el beneficiario ha recibido un reconocimiento significativo por sus logros por parte de organizaciones, críticos, agencias gubernamentales u otros expertos reconocidos en el campo al que se dedica el extranjero. Dichos testimonios deben presentarse de cierta forma que indique claramente la autoridad y experiencia del autor y su conocimiento con respecto a los logros del extranjero

La evidencia para este requisito puede incluir cartas de otros tatuadores reconocidos y/o experimentados en donde estos individuos comenten sobre el trabajo y los logros de los tatuadores solicitantes.

6. Evidencia de que el beneficiario ha cobrado o cobrará un salario alto u otra remuneración sustancial por sus servicios en relación con otros en el campo, como lo demuestran los contratos u otra evidencia confiable

La evidencia para este requisito puede incluir formularios W2 o impuestos para demostrar que la persona ha ganado un salario superior al promedio en su país de origen o en comparación con otros tatuadores de EE. UU. Otra posible fuente de evidencia puede incluir el acuerdo entre el peticionario y el solicitante, si la cantidad que se pagará en el futuro es mayor que la cantidad pagada a otros tatuadores en los EE. UU.

Estos son solo algunos ejemplos de evidencia que un artista del tatuaje puede proporcionar. La persona solo debe cumplir con 3 de los requisitos, pero cuantos más requisitos se puedan cumplir, mayores serán las probabilidades de obtener la aprobación. Si desea dialogar sobre sus logros y si usted es elegible puede comunicarse con nuestra oficina.

Este blog no pretende ser una asesoría legal y nada aquí debe interpretarse como el establecimiento de una relación abogado-cliente. Programe una consulta con un abogado de inmigración antes de actuar sobre cualquier información que lea aquí.

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By Angelica Rice • January 23, 2025

On January 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," which aims to end birthright citizenship for certain children born in the United States . This order specifically targets children born to mothers who are either unlawfully present or temporarily in the U.S. on visas, such as student, work, or tourist visas, if the father is neither a U.S. citizen nor a lawful permanent resident. Under this new policy, these children will no longer be granted automatic U.S. citizenship. The order is set to take effect 30 days from its signing and applies only to births occurring after that period, meaning it does not retroactively affect children born before the effective date. This executive order challenges the long-standing interpretation of the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees citizenship to all individuals born on American soil . The amendment states, "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside." For over a century, this provision has been understood to grant citizenship to most individuals born in the U.S., regardless of their parents' immigration status. In response to the executive order, immigrant rights advocacy groups, including the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), have filed lawsuits challenging its constitutionality . They argue that the order violates the clear mandate of the 14th Amendment and undermines fundamental American values. Legal experts anticipate that this issue will be contested in courts, with the potential for the order to be blocked or overturned. On January 23, 2025, a federal judge in Seattle issued a temporary restraining order (TRO), effectively blocking the executive order from taking effect for the next 14 days . The court cited potential constitutional violations and the need for further legal briefings before any enforcement could proceed. This ruling provides temporary relief to affected families and signals the likelihood of a prolonged legal battle. Further hearings are scheduled to determine whether the order will be permanently blocked or allowed to proceed. For families affected by this order, there is growing concern about the potential challenges their children may face without U.S. citizenship. Access to essential services, education, and employment opportunities could become more difficult for those impacted. However, it is important to remain hopeful, as the legal system provides checks and balances to ensure that any executive action aligns with constitutional principles. Historically, similar attempts to restrict birthright citizenship have faced significant legal challenges and have not been upheld . If you or someone you know may be impacted by this executive order, staying informed and understanding your rights is crucial. At Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C., our trusted immigration attorneys are available to provide guidance and support during this uncertain time, please contact us if you need assistance.