Einstein visa sees threefold increase in applications amid H-1B row, what is it?

The United States has experienced a significant increase in applications for the EB-1A, commonly referred to as the “Einstein visa.” The surge occurs as backlogs for employment-based visas keep expanding. The increase in EB-1A applications poses challenges for Indian and Chinese applicants as USCIS tightens scrutiny. This is part of a broader trend affecting employment-based … Read more

Einstein visa sees threefold increase in applications amid H-1B row, what is it?

The United States has experienced a significant increase in applications for the EB-1A, commonly referred to as the “Einstein visa.” The surge occurs as backlogs for employment-based visas keep expanding. The increase in EB-1A applications poses challenges for Indian and Chinese applicants as USCIS tightens scrutiny. This is part of a broader trend affecting employment-based … Read more

US premium visa fee surge: Why and who will be impacted? Check new rates for H-1B, F-1, O-1 applications

US premium visa fee hike: The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule that detailed a surge in fees for US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) related to various visas, including those for nonimmigrant students and work categories. According to a news release dated January 9, these changes were made in response to … Read more

DHS pauses immigration applications from additional 20 countries to protect ‘national security or public safety’

Published on: Jan 04, 2026 11:00 am IST The DHS is putting a pause on immigration applications from an additional 20 countries after an expansion of travel restrictions took effect January 1, 2026. The Department of Homeland Security is putting a pause on immigration applications from an additional 20 countries after an expansion of travel … Read more