A Resource for Immigrant Entrepreneurs : Immigrant Resources by State

Immigrant Resources by State

The purpose of the Guide is to provide our readers with a list of resources that will help them start, manage and grow their businesses in the U.S. The database is searchable by state and is updated on an ongoing basis.

Resources by state

As you rollover the map click on a state or select a state below to see its resources.

Services

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration website contains many useful resources for those thinking about starting a business, including instructions on how to create your own business plan – an important step in realizing your American dream. It also contains valuable information on finance, business counseling and business law, and best of all, it’s a free service of the United States government.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is the government agency that oversees lawful immigration to the United States.

USCIS will secure America’s promise as a nation of immigrants by providing accurate and useful information to our customers, granting immigration and citizenship benefits, promoting an awareness and understanding of citizenship, and ensuring the integrity of our immigration system.

Business Center for New Americans

The Business Center for New Americans is proud to help New Yorkers on their path towards the American Dream of financial independence and home ownership by providing the information, know-how, as well as the on-the-ground support they need to thrive financially.

Lending. Supporting. Inspiring.

As a leader in U.S. microfinance, ACCION USA is committed to bringing affordable small business loans to microentrepreneurs. ACCION USA has provided over $119 million in over 19,000 microloans since inception in 1991, helping to grow small businesses and strengthen the communities they serve.

"Every great company started with an idea"

The Kauffman Foundation for Entrepreneurship has a great Resource Center with all the information you'll need as an entrepreneur. From content to user feedback, their center will help guide you through the entrepreneurial process.

Biz2Credit: Funding Matchmakers

Biz2Credit is an online small business platform that matches entrepreneurs with lenders based on their business profile and preferences in a safe and price transparent environment.