Einstein Visa Demand Soars Amid H-1B Fee Hike; Brokers Accused of Faking Credentials

• Demand for the EB-1A "Einstein visa" has surged as H-1B visa sponsorship fees reportedly reach $100,000, making it increasingly out of reach for many.
• A CBS News investigation uncovered brokers assisting applicants in appearing "extraordinary" for the EB-1A visa, sometimes by adding their names as co-authors on scholarly articles.
• Most clients seeking EB-1A or similar employment-based visas are from India, with brokers denying illegal activity and framing their services as legitimate profile building.
• An Arizona-based service run by Ranjeet Mudholkar, an EB-1A recipient, claims to make clients eligible for the visa within months, with 56 successful cases reported.
• Former participants and investigators noted concerns about "buying" credentials, citing easily purchasable awards like the "Globee Business Award" and paid publications in Indian journals.

Why It Matters: Einstein visa demand rises due to high H-1B fees, but brokers are allegedly faking credentials.