A few months ago, a study by the National Bureau of Economic Research found that immigrants account for a quarter of new employer businesses in the U.S. In fact, the study explained that immigrants in the United States are more likely to hold a granted patent (1.1%), commercialize a patent (0.7%), publish a scientific paper (3.2%), and start a business (0.18%) compared to natives.
Tukki, a Miami-based company focused on visa assistance for entrepreneurs, is looking to insert new entrepreneurs into that flourishing ecosystem by offering migrant startup founders the chance to win a free U.S. visa or green card application process. The opportunity is part of a contest which marks the company's first anniversary and aims to support founders seeking to expand their businesses in the U.S. market by easing the immigration process.
