Key Takeaways
- AZ U visa holders are concentrated in Phoenix, Tucson, Mesa, and Yuma
- Bankable funds AZ businesses on revenue — no green card required
- SBA loans blocked for U visa holders as of March 2026
- Funding from $25K to $750K for AZ businesses with 6+ months of revenue
- Top industries: construction, landscaping, food service, agriculture, and cleaning
Phoenix's Maryvale and South Mountain districts are home to large Mexican immigrant business communities where U visa holders operate construction companies, landscaping businesses, food trucks, and restaurants. Tucson's South Side has a dense Sonoran Mexican business community. Yuma and Nogales are agricultural hubs where U visa holders in farm labor contracting, produce distribution, and agricultural supply have built significant businesses.
Arizona's political environment makes it particularly challenging for U visa holders to access traditional business capital — even state programs with theoretical non-citizen eligibility are rarely accessed due to documentation fears. Bankable provides a private, confidential, revenue-based alternative with no government involvement.
Arizona Industries Bankable Funds
- Construction: Concrete, framing, roofing, and masonry contractors in Phoenix and Tucson's active real estate market
- Landscaping: Desert landscaping, irrigation, and lawn care across the Phoenix metro
- Restaurants: Sonoran-style Mexican restaurants, food trucks, and bakeries
- Agriculture support: Produce hauling, farm labor, and agricultural supply in Yuma
- Cleaning services: Commercial and residential cleaning across Maricopa and Pima counties
Apply at Bankable's Bankability Score. See our guide on how revenue-based funding works.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. AZ-based U visa holders with 6+ months of revenue qualify for Bankable's funding. No green card required.
Yes. We fund businesses throughout Maricopa, Pima, Yuma, and all Arizona counties.
3 months of business bank statements, your EAD, EIN, and I-918 notice or U visa stamp.
Most AZ applicants receive a decision within 24-48 hours and funding within 3-5 business days.
Yes. Bankable is a private company. Your application is not shared with any government agency.
Yes. Produce haulers, farm labor contractors, and agricultural supply businesses in Yuma are eligible.
Yes. Deferred action plus EAD is sufficient to qualify.
Up to $750K. Amounts above $250K require 12+ months of documentation and business tax returns.