#GENIUSActPass

The GENIUS Act (Generating Entrepreneurship and Innovation for U.S. Startups Act) has officially passed, marking a major milestone for immigrant entrepreneurs in the United States. The bipartisan legislation is designed to create a dedicated startup visa for foreign-born founders who want to launch and grow their businesses in the U.S. The goal is to boost innovation, job creation, and competitiveness by allowing qualified entrepreneurs to live and work in the country legally.

To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a significant ownership stake in a startup, secure funding from U.S. investors or government grants, and show the potential for job creation and growth. The GENIUS Act addresses long-standing immigration barriers that have driven talented founders abroad due to lack of legal pathways.

Lawmakers praised the act as a win for both the economy and America’s tradition of attracting global talent. Supporters argue that many successful U.S. companies—including Google and Tesla—were founded or co-founded by immigrants, highlighting the need for a more flexible immigration framework.

By passing the GENIUS Act, Congress sends a clear message: America is open to global innovators. The move is expected to energize the startup ecosystem and keep the U.S. at the forefront of technological and economic leadership.