Why Harvard Business Review and USCIS Agree: Immigration Investors Are America’s Untapped Job Engine in 2025

Rose Odette
Aug 14
2 min read

Introduction: Harvard Business Review has long documented that immigrants are disproportionately entrepreneurial. Pair that with USCIS immigration investor programs — like EB-5 — and you’ve got a formula for massive U.S. job creation. A July 2025 study revealed that nearly 40% of all new jobs in the last decade were filled by immigrants. For growth-minded entrepreneurs and investors, this isn’t politics — it’s economics.

The Problem: Too many American companies are ignoring USCIS investor visa channels, leaving capital, talent, and market share on the table. Declining birth rates and a shrinking native workforce mean we can’t afford to ignore the job-creation engine that immigrant investors bring.

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Core Concept Immigrant investors don’t just buy into the American dream — they scale it. Through EB-5 and similar USCIS pathways, they inject capital into businesses, create at least 10 full-time U.S. jobs per investment, and fuel local economies in ways that ripple far beyond the initial outlay.

Five Ideals for Entrepreneurs

View Immigration Investors as Growth Partners – They bring both money and market reach.
Leverage EB-5 for Expansion – Ten+ jobs per investor is a game changer.
Blend Capital with Innovation – Don’t just take the check — align on vision.
Think Global Market Access – Immigrant partners open doors abroad.
Measure Impact in Jobs, Not Just Dollars – USCIS metrics are a growth scoreboard.

Five Action Items

Identify projects in your business that qualify for EB-5 job creation requirements.
Build relationships with USCIS-approved regional centers.
Host informational webinars for potential immigration investors.
Add an “Investor Immigration” page to your company website.
Track and publish your job creation numbers quarterly.

Conclusion The intersection of Harvard Business Review’s entrepreneurship insights and USCIS investor programs is a gold mine for job creation. It’s not just about bringing in capital — it’s about building the future workforce of America.

2025 Call-to-Action By September 5th, commit to exploring at least one USCIS immigration investor pathway for your business. The earlier you start, the sooner you can scale — and the sooner America benefits.