Rajiv's Comments in the News - Startup founders upbeat on US visa tweak despite big hurdles in process

Published by: The Economic Times: July 16, 2024
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/startups/startup-founders-upb…
 

Quotes and Excerpts from Rajiv in the article:

The programme provides only temporary parole for up to five years, not a path to permanent residency, said Rajiv Khanna, managing attorney at Immigration.com.

“This lack of long-term security can be a significant deterrent. Entrepreneurs can only work for their startup, limiting their options if the business fails," said Khanna. “After the five-year stay, entrepreneurs must leave the country and apply for a visa or a green card from abroad.”

For Indian entrepreneurs, the decades-long green card backlog adds another layer of uncertainty to their long-term prospects in the US, said Khanna.

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