Key Takeaways
- Asylee cybersecurity professionals build consulting firms and tool companies in the US
- No green card required — certifications + EAD qualify
- Fund penetration testing tools, staff certifications, and client acquisition
- 48-hour decisions
- Note: federal clearance contracts may have additional requirements — consult separately
Cybersecurity is one of the fastest-growing sectors globally, and asylee professionals with technical backgrounds have built significant companies in this space. Ukrainian cybersecurity experts who previously worked at Eastern European security firms now operate US-based consulting companies. Iranian-American cybersecurity professionals who arrived under various protection statuses have launched threat intelligence firms. The global nature of cybersecurity expertise means that US clients actively seek talent regardless of nationality.
What We Fund
- Security tool licensing (Crowdstrike, SentinelOne, Tenable, Rapid7)
- Staff certifications (CISSP, CEH, OSCP, CompTIA Security+)
- Penetration testing lab equipment
- SIEM and SOC infrastructure
- Business development and sales costs
- SOC 2 and ISO 27001 compliance costs
Minimum: $15,000/month in cybersecurity revenue, 6 months operating, US entity, EAD. Note: federal government contracts requiring security clearances have additional eligibility rules for asylee owners — consult an immigration attorney.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Asylee cybersecurity professionals with EAD and a US business entity can operate cybersecurity consulting, managed security, and tool companies. Federal contracts requiring clearances have additional rules.
Asylees may apply for security clearances but approval depends on many factors including the nature of the position and the adjudication process. Consult an immigration attorney and security clearance specialist.
$15,000/month, 6 months operating, US entity, EAD.
Yes. CISSP, CEH, OSCP, and other certifications are investments in your team that qualify as business development expenses.
Yes. MSSPs with recurring revenue qualify under the same terms as MSPs.
Yes. Security Operations Center infrastructure — SIEM, SOAR, endpoint tools — are fundable.
State and local government contracts are generally open to asylee-owned businesses. Federal contracts with clearance requirements are a separate consideration.
Decision within 48 hours. Funds in 3-5 business days after approval.