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New SBA Rule Bars Green Card Holders From Government‑Backed Small Business Loans Starting March 1st

Beginning March 1, 2026, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) will restrict its flagship loan programs—like the 7(a) and 504 loans—to businesses that are 100 % owned by U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals whose primary residence is in the United States. Under the revised policy, lawful permanent residents (green card holders) are no…

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I am in the U.S. on an E-2 visa, can I apply for a small business loan under the CARES Act? Is there a Public Charge impact to applying for loans under the CARES Act if I am on a Visa?

In this post we would like to address some of our clients frequently asked questions regarding the Payment Protection Program, a loan forgiveness program created by the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act). In response to the Coronavirus pandemic, the United States government recently passed a bill…