SBA Shuts Doors On Small Business Loans To Green Card Holders In Latest Anti-Immigration Move Feb 04, 2026 · Sharelle B. McNair · blackenterprise.com read more » The policy, which goes into effect March 1, requires 100% of direct and indirect owners of loan applicants to be U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals residing stateside or within U.S. territories. Read more »