On July 25, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS) published a final rule announcing significant changes to
the International Entrepreneur Program, effective October 1, 2024.
This program, initially established in 2017, allows certain foreign
entrepreneurs to apply for parole to start businesses in the United
States, provided they can demonstrate potential for rapid growth
and job creation. The program has been consistently
underutilized, seeing an average of only 19 applications filed per
year since its inception. It is an option for
entrepreneurs hoping to partner with qualified U.S. investors.
About the International Entrepreneur Program
The International Entrepreneur Program was designed to attract
foreign entrepreneurs who can contribute to the U.S. economy
through innovative start-ups. Under this program, individuals may
receive parole—temporary permission to remain in the
U.S.—if they can show that their business will provide
significant
