The EB-1 visa, informally known as the Einstein visa, is once again in the spotlight, but this time for troubling reasons. From posts on LinkedIn and Telegram to ads on Facebook, a surge of promotions is targeting Indian professionals with claims of guaranteed EB-1 approval. These marketing tactics are appealing to not just elite scientists and researchers, but also to aspiring immigrants looking for a faster route to a green card. The attention around this elite visa category was recently am