Visas EB-1A filings rise in US, but route remains highly selective Despite growth in applications, experts say “Einstein visa” route is not a backlog workaround iStock.com/Jolygon Image Izzy Wood Senior Reporter Thursday 22 January 2026 As US employment-based immigration backlogs continue to lengthen, the federal government has reported a rising number of EB-1A “extraordinary ability” filings. Get AccessContinue reading Global Mobility LawyerAlready have access? Login now Email Enter your email address. Password Enter the password that accompanies your email address. Reset your passwordLog in Need access? Find out how to enjoy unlimited accessGet access You might also like... Visas US halts visa processing for 75 countries while easing rules for religious workers Visas Late-2025 consular policy shifts create 2026 visa processing bottlenecks Visas Wage-weighted H-1Bs will end “level playing field” Immigration Green card process narrows as USCIS gets tough on CSPA eligibility