The International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) allows DHS to grant up to 2,5 years of “parole” to noncitizen entrepreneurs if their U.S. start-up meets specific criteria. This can be extended by another 2,5 years based on additional benchmarks, totaling up to 5 years. Key details include:
Eligibility: Entrepreneurs must have established their start-up in the U.S. within the past five years.
Investment Criteria: The start-up must show significant growth potential with at least $264,147 from investors or $105,659 in government awards or other evidence.
Family Members: Spouses can apply for work authorization, but children cannot.
Entrepreneur Cap: Up to three entrepreneurs per start-up can qualify for parole.
For more information please visit: https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/international-entrepreneur-rule
Remzi Guvenc Kulen, Esq.
Kulen Law Firm, P.C.
