U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing to grant work authorization to foreign entrepreneurs who raise substantial capital for companies they start.
- USCIS estimates some 3,000 foreign entrepreneurs may qualify annually.
- USCIS expects this new proposal to create jobs, facilitate research and development and increase innovation in the United States.
In this update, we provide details on the proposed rule as a possible option tailored to startup founders and entrepreneurs.
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