News Summary

US tech visa applications are facing increased scrutiny from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), significantly affecting tech workers hoping to emigrate or remain in the US. Immigration attorneys, like Ryan Helgeson of McEntee Law Group, report a marked rise in Requests for Evidence (RFEs) since Donald Trump’s administration began tightening immigration policies. These RFEs often demand additional documentation such as support letters, education certificates, and biometric data, prolonging the visa approval process and increasing costs for applicants. Matt Doyle, a tech entrepreneur, experienced a denial of his EB-1 visa and now faces additional expenses to expedite a reapplication.