Immigration – Green Card Holders Barred From SBA Small Business Loans Under New Rules

Lawful permanent residents, commonly known as green card holders, will lose access to U.S. government–backed small business loans beginning March 1, 2026, following a policy shift by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Under the new rules, announced in an official SBA policy notice issued on February 2, 2026, eligibility for SBA-backed loan programs will […]