Building a Business
He Emigrated From Mexico and Used an Underrated Tactic to Build a Business Worth Over $1 Billion
Arturo Sneider realized that if he wanted to see a change, he had to make it himself.
By Amanda Breen
Immigration
Thought Leaders
In a Land of Entrepreneurs: Is America Doing Enough for Refugees and Immigrants?
Immigrants are more likely to start businesses than members of the native population. But to do so, they first need credit.
Business Accounting
Is Regional Center EB-5 Funding the Right Investment for You?
The EB-5 Investment Program attracts foreign capital, fuels innovation-driven immigration and is a boon to the U.S. economy as a whole, but it's vital first to know if and how you qualify.
Entrepreneurs
Increased Demand for Immigration to the United States
A surging interest in migrating to the U.S. has made the EB-5 Immigrant Investor program, which allows an investor and the investor's qualifying dependents to obtain the U.S. Green Card with an investment of $500,000 in a new commercial enterprise in the U.S., to become increasingly popular.
Entrepreneurs
How to Change Your Visa Status While Visiting the U.S. and Stay in the Country Legally
The article aims to educate travelers who leave to the U.S. on a visit visa and -- while in the U.S. -- change their intention and decide to stay longer than originally planned.
Business Accounting
Direct EB-5 Capital: A Valuable Opportunity for Business Leaders
How your enterprise can gain access to this secure and innovative source of funding.
Thought Leaders
From Student to Tech-Startup Founder, How an Immigrant Entrepreneur Was Able to Thrive in the U.S.
Thriving in the United States as an immigrant is hard. Here are the steps this entrepreneur took to become a CEO in New York.
Thought Leaders
3 Ways to Be a Better Advocate For a Startup Visa
Here's how you can make a difference.
Thought Leaders
U.S. Immigration Through the International Entrepreneur Parole Program
The relaunched program aims to provide a new immigration solution for business owners looking to relocate to the United States.
Business News
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Is Suspended. What Happens Now?
The article provides insights on the future of the EB-5 program post-suspension
Business News
5 Things Investors Need to Know About the International Entrepreneur Program
The new entrepreneur program (aka 'startup visa') opens up new opportunities for American investors.
Business News
From Busboy to Millionaire: How This Bangladeshi Immigrant Made His Big Break in the U.S. Restaurant Industry
Lunchbox founder Nabeel Alamgir has worked his way up from bussing tables at a fast food chain to securing $20 million in VC funding.
Thought Leaders
Federal Court Judge Leaning Towards Changing $900,000 EB-5 Rule
The article aims to provide insight on the current case that could possibly change the EB-5 program
Thought Leaders
International Entrepreneurs Now Have an Immigration Pathway to the U.S.
President Biden restores the 'startup visa' program for entrepreneurs from foreign countries.
Business News
Sri Lankan Immigrant Entrepreneurs Bring Taste of Home to NYC’s Staten Island
Demand for spices, curry powder, and the taste of home Sri Lankans crave has kept Staten Island's restaurants and groceries afloat during the pandemic.
Thought Leaders
5 Pathways for U.S. Immigration
How each could align with an individual based on their goals and objectives.
Business News
Business Immigration: What 2021 Will Bring for Foreign Entrepreneurs in the U.S.
The new administration could reverse some of Trump's immigration regulations and executive orders, but it might take time to undo the damage, experts warn. What should foreign entrepreneurs in the U.S. expect?
Business News
Are Immigrant Entrepreneurs Left Behind By Small-Business Aid?
The pandemic eliminated 36 percent of immigrant small-business owners, according to reports.
Business News
Visas on Hold: What’s Next for International Entrepreneurs?
In the midst of the pandemic, many foreign entrepreneurs have been experiencing visa application delays. The situation is improving, but the U.S. approach to immigration could become far more punitive.
Thought Leaders
This Immigrant Entrepreneur and DACA Recipient Raised Over $15 Million in Funding (Podcast)
Airfox co-founder Victor Santos shares his best pitching advice and how his identity as an immigrant inspired him to become an entrepreneur.
By Hayden Field
Business News
Now Is the Time to Press Even Harder for Immigration Reform
The case for incentivizing U.S.-educated, foreign-born PhDs to build their businesses in America.
By Matt McCooe
Thought Leaders
Ending DACA Doesn’t Just Hurt Immigrants — Businesses Across the U.S. Will Feel the Impact
Dreamers are small-business owners, employees and consumers who contribute much to the national economy.
By John Suh
Thought Leaders
This Venezuelan Chef and Winner of ‘Chopped’ Sought Political Asylum to Pursue Her Entrepreneurial Dreams
She expresses her heritage through cooking in the U.S. and seeks to support other women immigrants who aspire to become business owners.
Business News
How Mark Zuckerberg and Tim Cook and More Are Reacting to Separation of Children and Parents At U.S. Border
Many tech leaders are speaking out against the policy.
By Nina Zipkin
Thought Leaders
The International Entrepreneur Rule Wasn’t Perfect, but the Trump Administration Killing It Sends the Wrong Message, Experts Say
The program was enacted to allow more entrepreneurs to immigrate to the U.S. to launch their businesses.
By Hayden Field
Thought Leaders
Are You in Compliance With the Revised Form I-9? Violations Pose a Threat to Your Business.
Small businesses can now be hit hard, for administrative errors or "technical" violations, rather than for just substantive ones.
Business Legal
ICE Audit: Are You and Your Employees at Risk?
Is your business prepared for a raid or audit by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents? Here are some suggestions from legal experts on how to respond.