Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced today that the Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur program from DHS regulations. The International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program, first introduced in 2017, will remain a viable program for foreign entrepreneurs to create[Read More]
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Funding Alert for businesses and organizations affected by Covid-19
Adhikari Law PLLC has prepared a list of new funding opportunities (nationwide), existing funding which are closing soon, and various funding programs for businesses and nonprofits affected from business interruptions from Covid-19. Contact us at info@adhikarilaw.com or 202 600 7742, if you like to learn more about our services in providing assistance to apply on[Read More]
DHS Proposes to Remove the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) which availed a temporary work authorization and lawful stay for foreign-born entrepreneurs
WASHINGTON, DC – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing a rule to end a program that allowed certain foreign entrepreneurs to be considered for parole to temporarily come to the United States to develop and build start-up businesses here, known as the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER Final Rule). Earlier a court decision had vacated USCIS’ final rule[Read More]
USCIS to Begin Accepting Applications under the International Entrepreneur Rule
WASHINGTON, D.C. —U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today it is taking steps to implement the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), in accordance with a recent court decision. Although the IER was published during the previous administration with an effective date of July 17, 2017, it did not take effect because the Department of Homeland Security[Read More]
VC Group Gets Win In Foreign Entrepreneur Rule Row
A D.C. federal judge on Friday granted a venture capital group’s bid to vacate a Trump administration rule that delayed an Obama-era regulation for international entrepreneurs, finding it unlawful because the government failed to give time for public. (Lexis) (proposed foreign entrepreneurs program, find here https://adhikarilaw.com/start-upentrepreneur/final-rule-international-entrepreneur-published-federal-registrar/) News coverage: SF Chronicle American Immigration Council Lexis-Nexis
Startup Visa (Final Rule on International Entrepreneur)
This final rule for Startup Visa / parole is part of Executive Action President Obama had announced in November 2014. USCIS, an agency under Department of Homeland Security, had announced that it is proposing a rule to encourage entrepreneurs throughout the world to develop their innovative ideas and create jobs in the U.S. This rule would[Read More]
Startup Visa (Proposed), Final Rule on International Entrepreneur
This proposed rule for Startup Visa / parole is part of Executive Action President Obama had announced in November 2014. USCIS, an agency under Department of Homeland Security, has announced that it is proposing a rule to encourage entrepreneurs throughout the world to develop their innovative ideas and create jobs in the U.S. This proposed[Read More]