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Why I Am Sharing My Original NOID

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Immigration Merit Lab
Feb 02, 2026
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I am sharing my original NOID because I want people to see it for what it really was, not as a failure, but as part of the process.

At the time, receiving it was difficult. It raised questions about my work, my presentation, and my understanding of how my .

efforts were being evaluated. Like many others, I initially saw it as an ending.

With time, I realized it was actually feedbackThe NOID showed me where my story was unclear, where my evidence needed stronger support, and where execution mattered more than effort. It forced me to slow down, re-evaluate, and rebuild with greater clarity and precision.

By sharing the original NOID, I hope others can understand that setbacks like this are not uncommon. They do not define your ability or your future. They are signals pointing to what needs to be strengthened.

This is not about exposing mistakes. It is about transparency, learning, and showing that progress often comes through revision, not perfection.

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If this helps even one person see their own setback differently, then sharing it is worth it.

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