Denials Rise for High Skilled Immigration Visas

Denials for high skilled visa categories like EB-1 and EB-2 have nearly doubled between fiscal years 2024 and 2025. Temporary visas such as O and L-1 are also seeing higher rejection rates. USCIS is applying stricter eligibility standards, while application backlogs have increased by 65%, making the process slower and more difficult for skilled workers.