Important Update on the International Entrepreneur Parole Law

We spoke with expert Marco Costa on an important law change in the United States.

Entrepreneurs granted parole by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will be eligible to work in their start-up business for which they have been paroled. Though parole is not an immigration visa status, it awards the entrepreneur the right to enter and stay in the U.S. for the specific time granted.

Marco discussed the program HERE on the youtube channel for Global Chamber.

Biography

Marco Costa - Attorney at Gillespie Shields

Born and raised in Milan, Italy, Mr. Costa is an international attorney knowledgeable in both U.S. and Italian law. He obtained his Italian law degree at the University of Pavia. After practicing for several years in Milan, he moved to Arizona in 2009 where he earned his JD at the University of Arizona. He serves as general counsel for the Italian Association in Scottsdale.

Mr. Costa focuses his practice on employment, immigration, corporate and business law. He represents employers and employees in labor disputes. He assists clients with business and family immigration, adjustment of status and naturalization cases. He provides assistance in different areas such as start-up, entity formation, business transactions, contracts, and commercial litigation. He also assists international clients desiring to invest and/or establish business in the U.S. He also assists U.S. companies and individuals desiring to invest and/or establish business in Italy or having assets and interests in Italy. Being European and Italian native-language speaker, he understands the cultural differences between Italy and the U.S. and is able to help overcoming all possible barriers.

Bar Admissions

• Arizona, 2015
• U.S. District Court of Arizona
• Ordine Avvocati di Milano (not active)

Education

• University of Arizona College of Law, Tucson, Arizona - J.D., 2012
• University of Pavia (Italy) – B.A., 2004

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Arizona State Bar
• American Immigration Lawyers Association
• Global Chamber
• American Bar Association
• National Italian American Bar Association

Languages

• English
• Italian