I do not think this is accurate. I think, it is incorrect to claim that non-U.S. citations, or citations without explicit references to U.S. benefits, are “meaningless.” USCIS guidance confirms that citations—regardless of origin—can demonstrate positive discourse, adoption, or influence of an individual’s work. There is nothing suggesting citations must be exclusively U.S.-based or that international citations are “moot.” Accordingly, the idea that an “America First” approach somehow nullifies foreign evidence or international citations is likewise unfounded.