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Demand for Einstein visas rises as US H-1B visa fees surge
short by Vaishnavi Mishra / on Saturday, 17 January, 2026
Amid a surge in fees for employment-based US H-1B visas, the applications have skyrocketed for "Einstein visa", reserved for people who can show extraordinary ability in their fields. A CBS News investigation found that brokers are helping applicants get Einstein visas by adding their names as co-authors on scholarly articles. Most clients are from India seeking this visa, report said.
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