New research from Beyond Border examines how founders are approaching US expansion amid immigration uncertainty, drawing on proprietary immigration data, a global survey and the latest immigration trends.
As US immigration policies evolve, founders, businesses and highly skilled professionals face increasingly complex decisions about entering and establishing themselves in the American market.
Yet despite the uncertainty, interest in the US remains strong.
Founders surveyed have not changed their US expansion plans despite immigration uncertainty.
Cite access to US customers as their primary motivation, compared with 8% for fundraising.
Expect the founder to relocate alone or with a small launch team.
Plan to retain engineering and product functions in Asia.
Source: Beyond Border Founder Mobility Pulse, August 2026 (n=307 worldwide; 200+ Asia-based).
How approval volumes are changing across different immigration pathways, including O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW and L-1.
Why founders continue to pursue the US market despite immigration uncertainty.
What Beyond Border's proprietary enquiry data reveals about interest in US immigration options.
How founders are approaching US market entry while retaining key capabilities in other markets.
What changing patterns of international talent movement could mean for businesses and professionals.
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