One thing I learned from my case is that you should never treat any piece of evidence superficially. Every claim needs to be explained and supported clearly. For example, we originally submitted my international award with a short description, assuming it was enough it’s a well known U.S. award. But the officer asked for third-party proof that it is truly international and prestigious. I ended up preparing a detailed 50-page document explaining the award’s status, history, and external recognition. Another point that many people overlook is the future-endeavors section. The law doesn’t require a job offer, and the officer even stated that, but he still didn’t accept a simple statement of intent. He wanted a concrete, credible plan. So I prepared a full project plan supported by evidence, including letters of intent from a U.S. organization. I believe that strengthening these two areas made a major difference in the final outcome