Those interested in applying for parole under the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) should take note that the instructions to Form I-941, Application for Entrepreneur Parole, contain requirements that are different from the requirements contained in the final rule published in January 2017. Specifically:

• The instructions require a 15% ownership stake in the start-up entity; 10% for extensions and amendments. (The January 2017 final rule only requires 10% ownership for the initial application and 5% ownership for amendments and extensions).
• The instructions require proof of formation in the last three years. (The January 2017 final rule allows work for entities formed within the last five years).
• The instructions state that within the last year the applicant must have received an aggregate of $100,000 in government grants or $345,000 from qualified investors. (The January 2017 final rule requires only $250,000 of aggregate funding from qualified investors and gives an 18-month timeframe to aggregate either private or public funds).

In addition, although spouses and minor children may accompany the entrepreneur by filing Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, it does not appear that a revised Form I-131 has yet been published on the USCIS website. Remember to follow us on Facebook and Twitter.


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