Option 2 – Immigrant entrepreneurs currently in the US
Immigrant entrepreneurs in the U.S. on an unexpired H-1B visa; OR immigrant entrepreneurs in the U.S. who have completed a graduate level degree in science, technology, engineering, math, computer science, or other relevant discipline from an accredited US institution of higher education.
Immigrant entrepreneurs currently in the U.S. on an unexpired H-1B visa; OR immigrant entrepreneurs currently in the U.S. who have completed a graduate level degree in science, technology, engineering, math, computer science, or other relevant academic discipline from an accredited United States college, university, or other institution of higher education would be eligible for a StartUp Visa if;
- They demonstrate annual income of not less than roughly $30,000 or the possession of assets of not less than roughly $60,000; and
- Have proven that a qualified U.S. investor agrees to financially back their entrepreneurial venture with a minimum investment of $20,000.
- After two years, their business must have created 3 new jobs and raised not less than $100,000 in additional capital investment or generate not less than $100,000 in revenue.