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Non-Citizen Business Financing:
Funding for Green Card & Visa Holders

Access $5,000 to $5,000,000 in business capital regardless of citizenship status. We fund green card holders, visa holders, DACA recipients, and ITIN holders nationwide.

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Your Citizenship Status Does Not Define Your Business Potential

Revenue-based funding that looks at your business performance, not your passport.

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Why Traditional Banks Reject Non-Citizen Business Owners

Millions of non-citizen entrepreneurs operate successful businesses across the United States. They hire American workers, pay taxes, contribute to local economies, and generate billions in annual revenue. Yet when these same business owners walk into a traditional bank seeking a business loan, they face a system that was not built for them.

Banks rely heavily on Social Security Numbers, U.S. credit history, and citizenship verification as gatekeeping mechanisms in their underwriting. For a green card holder who arrived three years ago with a thriving restaurant generating $80,000 per month in revenue, these requirements create an impenetrable barrier. The bank sees a thin credit file instead of a proven business. They see a missing SSN instead of consistent monthly deposits. They see immigration documentation instead of a track record of profitability.

The Specific Barriers Non-Citizens Face

  • No U.S. Credit History: Even wealthy international entrepreneurs start with zero credit history when they arrive in the United States, making traditional credit-based lending impossible.
  • SSN Requirements: Most bank loan applications require a Social Security Number as a mandatory field. ITIN holders are automatically filtered out by these systems before a human ever reviews the application.
  • Visa Complexity Confusion: Loan officers at traditional banks rarely understand the difference between an E-2 investor visa and an H-1B work visa. This confusion leads to blanket denials regardless of legal work authorization.
  • Short Business History in the U.S.: Banks typically require 2 or more years of U.S. business history, disqualifying recently established businesses even when the owner has decades of international experience.
  • Collateral Requirements: Without long-term U.S. property ownership or domestic assets, non-citizens struggle to meet collateral requirements for secured bank loans.
  • Documentation Overload: Banks request extensive documentation that non-citizens may not possess in the format required, including years of U.S. tax returns, domestic financial statements, and proof of permanent residency.

The result is a financing gap that punishes productive business owners for their immigration status rather than evaluating them on the merits of their business. Merchant Fund Express exists to close that gap.

Every Non-Citizen Business Owner Category We Fund

Merchant Fund Express provides business financing solutions tailored to every category of non-citizen business owner operating legally in the United States.

Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)

Lawful permanent residents with green cards have full authorization to own and operate businesses. We offer the same funding amounts and terms available to U.S. citizens. Access merchant cash advances, revenue-based financing, equipment financing, and working capital lines from $5,000 to $5,000,000.

E-2 Treaty Investor Visa Holders

E-2 visa holders who have invested substantial capital in a U.S. business qualify for additional growth funding. Your existing investment demonstrates commitment, and our financing helps you expand operations, hire staff, and scale revenue without depleting your initial capital reserves.

L-1 Intracompany Transfer Visa Holders

L-1 visa holders managing U.S. operations for international companies can access working capital for the U.S. entity. Whether you need equipment, inventory, or cash flow support for your American branch, our revenue-based financing evaluates the U.S. business on its own merits.

H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa Holders

H-1B visa holders who have started side businesses or transitioned to full-time entrepreneurship can qualify for business funding. We evaluate the business entity separately from your employment visa status, focusing on revenue performance and business viability.

O-1 Extraordinary Ability Visa Holders

O-1 visa holders with demonstrated extraordinary ability in business, science, arts, or athletics can leverage their expertise with proper business funding. Your exceptional qualifications combined with strong business revenue make you an ideal candidate for our financing programs.

EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visa Holders

EB-5 investors who have already made a qualifying investment can access additional business financing to grow their ventures beyond the initial investment threshold. Our funding supplements your existing capital structure without complicating your EB-5 petition requirements.

DACA Recipients (Dreamers)

DACA recipients with valid Employment Authorization Documents can own businesses and qualify for financing. We have funded hundreds of Dreamer entrepreneurs across restaurants, retail, construction, and professional services. Your ambition matters more than your documentation category.

ITIN Holders (No SSN Required)

If you have an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number instead of a Social Security Number, you can still qualify for business financing. Our programs accept ITIN as a valid tax identification for underwriting. Many of our most successful funded clients operate exclusively with an ITIN.

How Merchant Fund Express Makes Non-Citizen Financing Work

Our underwriting model was built to evaluate businesses on their actual performance, not on the citizenship status of their owners.

Revenue-Based Underwriting

We evaluate your monthly business revenue, deposit consistency, and cash flow patterns instead of relying on personal credit scores or SSN-based credit reports. Strong revenue equals strong approval odds.

ITIN Accepted

Our application system accepts Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers as valid identification. You do not need a Social Security Number to apply, qualify, or receive funding through our programs.

Immigration-Safe Process

Our application does not affect your visa, green card application, or immigration proceedings. We do not report to immigration authorities. Your information remains strictly confidential.

Multilingual Support

Our funding specialists work in English and Spanish and can coordinate translation services for other languages. We ensure you fully understand every term and condition before signing.

24-Hour Decisions

Non-citizen applicants receive the same rapid processing as all clients. Pre-approval within 24 hours, full approval within 1 to 3 business days, and funding deposited directly into your business account.

Equal Rates and Terms

Your rates are determined by business performance, not immigration status. Non-citizen business owners receive the same competitive rates and flexible repayment terms as any other qualified applicant.

What You Need to Apply

Our documentation requirements are designed to be achievable for non-citizen business owners. We have eliminated the barriers that traditional banks use to exclude international entrepreneurs.

  • 3-6 months of business bank statements showing consistent revenue deposits
  • Valid government-issued ID (passport, green card, state ID, or driver's license)
  • ITIN or EIN (Employer Identification Number for the business entity)
  • Proof of business ownership (business license, articles of organization, or DBA filing)
  • Minimum 3 months in business with demonstrable revenue
  • Minimum $10,000 in monthly revenue across all business accounts

We do not require: U.S. credit history, Social Security Number, personal tax returns, collateral, or proof of permanent residency.

Our 4-Step Funding Process

1

Apply Online

Complete our simple application in under 10 minutes. No SSN required. Upload your bank statements securely.

2

Quick Review

Our team reviews your business revenue and performance within 24 hours. No hard credit pull.

3

Get Approved

Receive your funding offer with clear terms, rates, and repayment schedule. Ask questions in your language.

4

Receive Funds

Sign your agreement and receive funds deposited directly into your business bank account within 1-3 days.

Financing Products Available to Non-Citizens

Every funding product we offer to U.S. citizens is also available to qualified non-citizen business owners. There are no restricted products based on immigration status.

Merchant Cash Advance (MCA)

A merchant cash advance provides a lump sum of capital in exchange for a percentage of future business revenue. This is our most popular product for non-citizen business owners because approval is based entirely on business deposits and credit card processing volume. There is no credit check, no SSN requirement, and no collateral needed. Funding amounts range from $5,000 to $2,000,000 with repayment aligned to your daily or weekly revenue.

Revenue-Based Financing

Revenue-based financing provides growth capital repaid as a fixed percentage of monthly revenue. When your business earns more, you repay faster. When revenue dips seasonally, your payments decrease automatically. This flexibility makes it ideal for non-citizen business owners in seasonal industries like restaurants, retail, tourism, and construction.

Equipment Financing

Need commercial kitchen equipment, construction machinery, medical devices, or salon stations? Equipment financing allows non-citizen business owners to acquire essential business equipment with the equipment itself serving as collateral. No additional collateral or personal guarantee is required. We fund equipment purchases from $5,000 to $5,000,000.

Working Capital Lines

Access a revolving line of working capital to manage cash flow gaps, cover payroll during slow periods, purchase inventory at bulk discounts, or handle unexpected expenses. Our working capital programs for non-citizens require only business bank statements and valid identification. Draw funds as needed and repay on a flexible schedule.

Business Expansion Funding

Planning to open a second location, enter a new market, or scale your operations? Our business expansion funding provides the capital non-citizen entrepreneurs need to grow beyond their first location. We evaluate expansion applications based on your existing business performance and projected revenue, not on personal credit history or citizenship documents.

Your Business Revenue Speaks Louder Than Your Passport

Join thousands of non-citizen business owners who have secured funding through Merchant Fund Express. No SSN required. No immigration impact. Same-day pre-approval available.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Non-Citizen Business Financing

Get answers to the most common questions non-citizen business owners ask about financing, eligibility, and the application process.

Yes. Non-citizens including green card holders, visa holders (E-2, L-1, H-1B, O-1), DACA recipients, and ITIN holders can qualify for business financing. Merchant Fund Express specializes in funding non-citizen business owners with programs that do not require a Social Security Number or U.S. citizenship. Our revenue-based underwriting model evaluates your business performance rather than personal immigration documents, making financing accessible to the full spectrum of legally authorized business owners.

No. Merchant Fund Express offers business financing programs that accept an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) in place of an SSN. Many of our funding products are based on business revenue performance rather than personal credit, making them accessible to non-citizens without an SSN. Your ITIN or EIN is sufficient for tax identification purposes in our application process.

We work with business owners holding E-2 Treaty Investor visas, L-1 Intracompany Transfer visas, H-1B Specialty Occupation visas, O-1 Extraordinary Ability visas, EB-5 Immigrant Investor visas, and TN NAFTA Professional visas. Other visa categories may also qualify depending on the business structure and revenue history. If you have legal authorization to operate a business in the United States and can demonstrate consistent revenue, we encourage you to apply.

Non-citizen business owners can access between $5,000 and $5,000,000 in funding through Merchant Fund Express. The exact amount depends on monthly business revenue, time in business, industry type, and overall business performance. Many non-citizen clients receive $50,000 to $500,000 in their first funding round, with the ability to renew and increase their funding amounts as the business grows.

Required documents typically include 3 to 6 months of business bank statements, a valid government-issued ID (passport, green card, or visa documentation), your ITIN or EIN, and proof of business ownership such as a business license or articles of organization. We do not require extensive personal financial history or U.S. credit scores for most of our revenue-based programs.

Yes. DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients with valid work authorization can qualify for business financing through Merchant Fund Express. We evaluate applications based on business revenue and performance rather than immigration status. Many DACA entrepreneurs have successfully obtained funding to start and grow their businesses across industries including restaurants, retail, construction, landscaping, and professional services.

Most non-citizen applicants receive a pre-approval decision within 24 hours of submitting their application. Full approval and funding can occur within 1 to 3 business days. Our streamlined process is designed to minimize paperwork barriers that non-citizens commonly face with traditional banks. We do not require in-person meetings, and the entire process can be completed online.

Not at Merchant Fund Express. We evaluate non-citizen applications using the same revenue-based criteria we apply to all business owners. Your rates are determined by business performance metrics such as monthly revenue, time in business, and industry stability rather than citizenship status or immigration documentation. Strong business performance earns competitive rates regardless of where you were born.

If you have an established business that has been operating for at least 3 months with demonstrable revenue, you may qualify regardless of how recently you arrived. The key requirements are business revenue history and valid identification. New arrivals who are purchasing or partnering in existing businesses may also qualify, as we can evaluate the existing business entity's revenue track record.

No. Applying for business financing through Merchant Fund Express does not affect your immigration status, visa application, or green card process. Our application process is private and confidential. We do not report to immigration authorities, and obtaining business funding is a legitimate commercial activity for authorized business owners. Many immigration attorneys recommend establishing business credit and funding relationships as part of building a strong U.S. business presence.

Industries Where Non-Citizen Entrepreneurs Thrive

Non-citizen business owners lead some of the most dynamic industries in America. We provide specialized financing across every sector.

Restaurants
Construction
Retail
Trucking
Beauty & Salons
Healthcare
Auto Repair
Landscaping
Cleaning Services

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