U.S. Immigration Proposes Solution For International Entrepreneurs

Current visa options limit the ability of foreign national entrepreneurs to start and grow companies in the United States. As a result, the United States is less able to attract the world's very best and most innovative entrepreneurs, who would, in turn, grow their companies and create jobs. That may soon change.

On August 26, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a proposed international entrepreneur rule, and invited the public to comment on the rule through October 17. The 155-page rule details the varied steps and criteria necessary to enter the United States under this proposed program. After October 17, the USCIS will issue a final rule that will not likely take effect until first-quarter 2017.