Immigrants: Page 4
This Family Business Begun in a Basement Has Gone Big Time
Lifeway Kefir was begun a generation ago on a shoestring budget and is now a $150-million operation.
The Lack of Visa Options for Entrepreneurs is Hurting America's Economy
The frustrating barriers to living legally in the U.S. are keeping out entrepreneurs eager to launch businesses and hire American workers.
Immigrants Can Shed Fears of Entering the Startup World -- With These Strategies
Owning a company is an achievable goal for newcomers to America. Here's how.
How Six Immigrant Entrepreneurs Transformed Dreams Into Businesses
They came to the U.S. from China, Grenada, India, Haiti, Nigeria and the former Soviet Union. Now they own businesses in food service and product sales -- and helping other startups. See how they landed launch capital and met challenges.
As Startup Visa Bill Languishes, Entrepreneurs Leave the U.S.
Innovators drawn to the U.S. for education and research don't have time to wait for legislative action that would help them stay.
Inventor of the Wildly Popular 'Rainbow Loom' Weaves the American Dream With Rubber Bands in a Detroit Basement
Malaysian immigrant Choon Ng came to the U.S. for college and became an engineer. In his downtime, he invented a toy that has become a national sensation.
George W. Bush Becomes Latest High-Profile Supporter of Immigration Reform
In a speech at the George W. Bush Institute, the former president became the latest leader to publicly voice his support for immigration reform.
Immigration Reform Clears Senate, Faces House Fight
The U.S. Senate's passage of a comprehensive immigration reform bill is a victory for tech-startup advocates such as Steve Case and others.
The Family Behind Luxury Lingerie Business Cosabella
A revealing look at the immigrant family driving Cosabella as the Italian fashion brand creates a new label for JCPenney, experiments with high-tech underwear and expands globally.
Entrepreneurs Support a Pathway to Citizenship for Immigrants
The majority of small-business owners want to see comprehensive immigration reform include a way for newcomers to the U.S. to achieve permanent legal status.
Steve Case on Fixing the Visa System (Opinion)
It's a global battle for the world's most talented immigrants. When it comes to visa reform, our next elected leader needs to get the job done, Case writes.
Expand the Startup Visa Act (Opinion)
For real economic impact, the legislation must broaden the pool of eligible entrepreneurs.
How to Start a Business in a Recession
Economic cycles come and go, but businesses must thrive in good times and bad. Fat Straws Bubble Tea's Terry Pham launched during a recession and survived two downturns. Learn how Pham and other entrepreneurs made a go of it in tough times.
Paving the Way for More Immigrant Entrepreneurs
The U.S. Bureau of Citizenship and Immigration Services has a new plan to speed the arrival of entrepreneurial immigrants.
Startup Strives to Make Customer Service a More 'Zen' Experience
How three immigrant entrepreneurs found U.S. success in launching Zendesk.