‘Einstein Visa’ Filings Triple as H-1B Quotas and Backlogs Push Talent Toward EB-1A
USCIS has recorded a three-fold jump in EB-1A extraordinary-ability green-card filings as skilled workers seek alternatives to oversubscribed H-1B visas and decades-long EB-2/EB-3 waits. Approval rates are falling amid stricter scrutiny, and demand could soon outstrip the category’s quota—making long-term talent planning essential for U.S. employers.
Jan 20, 2026
