EB-2 visa
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Sep 10, 2026
Mike HammondGUEST
If anything, historically, we've seen some movement backwards or backwards.
Mike HammondGUEST
even some U like we saw in the India EB-2 category in August, which meant they've reached their 140,000 or they've reached the quota for that particular category.
Mike HammondGUEST
So the fact that it stayed the same was good news because that means they're still processing people who've got 45s filed and individuals at consulates who've had interviews can completely be adjudicated and get their visas as Muhammad did.
Mike HammondGUEST
So I think overall positive both of
Zak PaineHOST
You might have heard of it referred to as a genius visa.
Zak PaineHOST
But with EB2 and EB3 backlogs of up to 179 years, as we've reported in the past, for Indians alone, a lot of people misuse the EB1 process for fraudulent research and publications.
Zak PaineHOST
So this fraud has actually surged since 2019.
Zak PaineHOST
And you've got consultancies that are now set up putting out fake journals, fake publications, networks of entirely fake researchers so that they can help applicants fabricate their accomplishments and apply for and get these EB-1 visas.