Employment & work visasPOLICY UPDATE
Supporting Evidence for International Entrepreneur Parole
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the types of evidence that may support an application for a discretionary grant of international entrepreneur parole.
Effective date and application
This guidance, contained in Volume 3 of the Policy Manual, is effective immediately
Key changes
- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual regarding the types of evidence that may support an application for a discretionary grant of international entrepreneur parole.
- Provides guidance and examples of evidence for two thresholds: the applicant’s central and active role in the start-up entity and the applicant’s position, based on skills and experience, to substantially assist with the start-up entity’s growth and success.
- Expands on the types of evidence that can demonstrate investment, government awards or grants, as well as the types of alternative evidence that an applicant may submit.
- Clarifies the types of evidence that can support a finding of significant public benefit.
