Key Takeaways
- Asylee event planners leverage community connections to build thriving businesses
- No green card required — EAD and US entity qualify
- Fund vendor deposits, equipment, marketing, and staff costs
- Venezuelan, Ethiopian, and Haitian event planners served
- 48-hour decisions
Event planning businesses leverage cultural knowledge and community relationships that asylees are uniquely positioned to offer. Venezuelan event planners specialize in quinceañeras and Latin celebrations in Houston and Miami. Ethiopian event companies plan weddings, engagement ceremonies, and holiday events for the DC and Minneapolis Ethiopian communities. Haitian event planners serve Haitian diaspora celebrations in Miami, Boston, and New York.
What We Fund
- Vendor deposit advances (venues, caterers, photographers)
- Event equipment purchases (tables, chairs, linens, lighting)
- Marketing and social media advertising
- Staff and assistant payroll for large events
- Catering supplies and food costs
- Van or truck for equipment transport
Minimum: $8,000/month in event planning revenue, 6 months operating, US entity, EAD.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Event planning businesses with EAD, US entity, and $8,000+/month in revenue qualify.
Yes. Deposit advances for confirmed bookings are a common use.
$8,000/month, 6 months operating, US entity, EAD.
Yes. Standalone catering businesses qualify under food service funding.
Business bank statements, Venmo/PayPal business records, and signed event contracts.
Yes. Tables, chairs, linens, tents, and audio/visual equipment are fundable.
Revenue is averaged over your operating history. Revenue-based repayment adjusts for off-peak months.
Yes. Marketing costs including social media ads and website development are valid uses.