Entrepreneur Evidence Survey

This survey gathers evidence specific to entrepreneurial NIW petitions — your venture, business plan, ownership role, investments, accelerator participation, and revenue / job-creation impact.

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Your Startup & Business Plan

Tell us about your U.S.-based business — basic company facts, the problem you solve, the traction you have built, your business plan, and the independent evidence that backs it up. You do not need to draft the national-importance argument yourself — our agent writes that for you from your answers below.

Note: Be specific. You need to establish significance — don't assume the reader will infer it. Avoid jargon; write so someone with no industry background can understand the value.

Note: Name concrete affected populations and the scale of the problem. Vague terms like "consumers" or "businesses" carry little weight. Broad assertions about general economic benefits are not sufficient.

Note: Numbers must be verifiable — third-party platforms (App Store Connect, Stripe, Google Analytics, SEC filings) are most persuasive. Include the measurement window for any metrics.

Note: Be concrete and grounded — projections backed by current traction (e.g., "at current 8% MoM growth, we'll reach X by end of 2027") are stronger than aspirational numbers. Acknowledging risk strengthens credibility.

Note: This is the make-or-break question. Independent third-party evidence is what backs up your business-plan claims. Best sources: app stores (Apple/Google), payment processors (Stripe), analytics platforms (Google Analytics), named market-research firms (Gartner, Forrester, IDC), industry-association data, named customer LOIs.

Ownership and Operational Role

Your central active role matters more than your equity stake. Describe both clearly so we can show what you actually do day-to-day, not just what you own.

Note: If you have co-founders, list them clearly so we can show how your role compares to theirs.

Note: A central active role carries far more weight than a passive ownership stake. Generic "founders are important" arguments do not work — be specific about what only you can do.

Investments & Accelerator Programs

External validation of your venture — investor letters, term sheets, VC commitments, government grants, and admission into selective incubator / accelerator programs. Be specific about amounts, status, and how the funds (or program) advance the venture.

Note: Be honest about status. Signed term sheets and closed rounds are strong; verbal commitments are weaker but still relevant. Cite the investor's prior portfolio (e.g., "[Partner Name] at [Fund Name], prior investments include [Company A] and [Company B]") — investor credibility transfers to your venture.

Note: Active and credible fundraising activity counts even without closed funding — evidence of future intent to invest is relevant, so list specifics.

Note: Selectivity is what makes accelerator admission count. A competitive, selectively-admitted program is meaningful evidence of expert validation; a non-selective coworking space is not. State the acceptance rate and applicant-pool size explicitly so the strength of the signal is clear.

Revenue, Growth & U.S. Job Creation

Revenue generation, revenue growth, and U.S. job creation are core evidence categories. Extra weight if jobs are in an economically depressed area (HUBZone, Opportunity Zone, rural).

Note: Source numbers from verifiable third-party platforms when possible (App Store Connect, Stripe, payment processors, etc.). Include the measurement window. U.S.-domestic revenue carries more weight than aggregate global numbers.

Note: Planned hires backed by funded capital are stronger than aspirational headcount. State current funding runway. If jobs are in a HUBZone, Opportunity Zone, or rural area, name the designation — it carries extra weight.

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