Einstein Visa Surges Amid H-1B Woes: Applications Triple, Approval Rates Drop
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Moneycontrol•20-01-2026, 17:31
Einstein Visa Surges Amid H-1B Woes: Applications Triple, Approval Rates Drop
- •Applications for the EB 1A "Einstein visa" have sharply increased in the US, tripling over the past four years.
- •The visa is for individuals with extraordinary ability in fields like science, arts, education, business, and athletics, allowing self-sponsorship for permanent residency.
- •Despite the surge in applications, approval rates have fallen from 67% to 50% due to tighter scrutiny.
- •The rise is attributed to pressure on other employment visas, especially H-1B, with long backlogs for Indian and Chinese applicants.
- •USCIS has strengthened review processes and vetting, citing concerns over fraudulent submissions and a commitment to protecting American jobs.
Why It Matters: The "Einstein visa" is gaining traction as an H-1B alternative, but increased scrutiny is lowering approval rates.
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