Key Takeaways
- OH U visa holders are concentrated in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati
- Bankable funds OH businesses on revenue — no green card required
- SBA loans blocked for U visa holders as of March 2026
- Funding from $25K to $750K for OH businesses with 6+ months of revenue
- Top industries: food service, cleaning, construction, trucking, and retail
Columbus has a growing Somali, Mexican, and Central American immigrant business community. The Hilltop neighborhood and Refugee Road corridor are home to U visa holder-owned restaurants, grocery stores, cleaning businesses, and trucking operations. Cleveland's west side has a significant Puerto Rican and Mexican community with U visa-held businesses in food service and construction. Cincinnati's Price Hill neighborhood hosts a large Guatemalan and Mexican business community.
Ohio's manufacturing economy creates demand for cleaning services, logistics, and maintenance businesses — sectors where U visa holders are well-represented. Bankable evaluates all Ohio businesses on their monthly revenue and customer base.
Ohio Industries Bankable Funds
- Restaurants: Mexican, Somali, and Latin American food service in Columbus and Cleveland
- Cleaning services: Commercial cleaning in Columbus's office and industrial market
- Construction: Residential remodeling and commercial subcontracting statewide
- Trucking: Regional freight carriers and logistics businesses
- Retail: Ethnic grocery and specialty food stores
Apply at Bankable's Bankability Score or call (786) 443-5511.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ohio-based U visa holders with 6+ months of revenue qualify for Bankable's funding. No green card required.
Yes. We serve businesses in Franklin, Cuyahoga, Hamilton, and all Ohio counties.
3 months of business bank statements, your EAD, EIN, and I-918 notice or U visa stamp.
Most OH applicants receive a decision within 24-48 hours and funding within 3-5 business days.
Yes. $10,000 average monthly revenue over the past 3 months.
Yes. Deferred action plus EAD is sufficient to apply.
Yes. We fund businesses owned by individuals of all national origins with U visa status or deferred action and an EAD.
Up to $750K. Amounts above $250K require 12+ months of documentation.