As the debate over immigration in the United States intensifies, immigrant entrepreneurs are changing many cities in the U.S., including Chicago. Chicago is home to 110,000 immigrant entrepreneurs, and immigrants make up one-quarter of the state’s business owners, according to the New American Economy. Green Card Lottery Experts is a privately-owned immigration service that helps foreign nationals who want to live and work in the United States.
Data from the Kauffman Foundation (2016) shows that one-third of new businesses were launched by immigrants. Additionally, immigrants are twice as likely to start a business as native-born Americans.
As a child, Ayenew Biru came to the U.S. from Ethiopia in 1986. Today, Biru is an American citizen who recently launched his second business. Named Tastes of Teff, Biru sells the gluten-free grain Teff, which is popular in his home country of Ethiopia. Biru says his story is the story of America, “Bring your best and turn it into something great.” If you are interested in moving to the U.S. to start a new business or go to a university, contact GCLExperts Experts today!