The United States has introduced a policy shift in 2025 that allows foreign startup founders and business owners to self-sponsor their H-1B visas, a move expected to reshape global entrepreneurship and innovation.
According to TravelBiz, foreign entrepreneurs were previously required to secure a U.S.-based employer to petition for their H-1B visa, often depending on third-party arrangements.
The H-1B visa is initially valid for three years and can be extended to six years.
