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Refer to the attached details on how to register for the teleconference.

We also encourage you to submit answers to the questions below, either before or after the engagement.

About the Future “Significant Public Benefit” Parole Program

Send your responses to Public.Engagement@uscis.dhs.gov.

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Qualifying U.S. Investors

Please provide us with your feedback on how you would identify a qualifying U.S. investor for purposes of the entrepreneur parole program.

• How would you identify a legitimate and credible investor, incubator or accelerator, and what mechanisms would you suggest using to monitor these entities for fraud or abuse?

Substantial U.S. Investor Financing

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We look forward to engaging with you!