DHS Proposes to Remove the International Entrepreneur Rule

On May 25, 2018, The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is proposing a rule to end the International Entrepreneur Rule (IE Final Rule), a program that allows certain foreign entrepreneurs to be considered for parole to temporarily come to the United States to develop and build start-up businesses here.

DHS believes that the IE Final Rule represents an overly broad interpretation of parole authority, lacks sufficient protections for U.S. workers and investors, and is not the appropriate vehicle for attracting and retaining international entrepreneurs. 

DHS has indicated its new proposed rule will eliminate the International Entrepreneur Final Rule.