I've heard small businesses across the country that these draconian restrictions are cutting off access to financing that they use to create jobs and invest in their communities. In my home state of Massachusetts, Sergio Espinoza...was planning to reward and retain several of his key employees by offering them ownership rights in his business. But SBA's anti-immigrant policy banned Sergio's business from receiving SBA financing because one of his key employees is a visa holder. As a result, Sergio is unable to make investments that would benefit his business and workforce. (01:47–02:20)
CLAIM
Asserts that SBA policies are preventing a Massachusetts business from obtaining financing due to an employee's visa status.
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