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Immigration to

United States of America

World's largest economy, deepest professional opportunities

US immigration covers H-1B specialty workers, L-1 intra-company transfers, O-1 extraordinary ability, EB-1/EB-2/EB-3 employment-based green cards, EB-5 investor visas, and family sponsorship. We coordinate with US immigration attorneys for complex cases.

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Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population: 335M
Live • This Year
~1.1M green cards
Annual immigration target
Quality of life
Largest economy
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Country Overview

USA at a Glance

Essential facts about living, working, and immigrating to USA.

Capital
Washington, D.C.
Population
335M
Currency
USD ($)
Aع
Languages
English, Spanish
Processing Time
3 months – 5 years
Min Score
Sponsor-driven
Annual Target
~1.1M green cards
Citizenship After
5 years (3 if married)
Immigration Pathways

6 Ways to Move to USA

Every legal route is documented below — choose the one that matches your profile, or take our free eligibility check and we'll match you.

Lottery-Based
Work → Green Card

H-1B Specialty Occupation

For specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree. Annual cap of 85,000 — selected by lottery in March.

Processing
6–8 months
Route
Work → Green Card
Eligibility Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in specialty field
  • US employer petition (Form I-129)
  • Specialty occupation as defined by USCIS
  • Prevailing wage compliance
  • Selected in annual lottery
Timeline
6–8 months
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Investment → PR

EB-5 Investor Green Card

Direct green card via investment. $800K (TEA) or $1.05M (non-TEA). Create 10 US jobs.

Processing
24–36 months
Route
Investment → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
24–36 months
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Work → Green Card

O-1 Extraordinary Ability

For individuals with extraordinary ability in sciences, arts, education, business, athletics. No annual cap.

Processing
2–4 months
Route
Work → Green Card
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
2–4 months
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Work → PR

L-1 Intra-Company Transfer

Transfer from foreign branch to US office. L-1A (managers/executives) leads to EB-1C green card.

Processing
2–4 months
Route
Work → PR
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
2–4 months
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Self-Petition Green Card

EB-2 National Interest Waiver

Self-petition for green card without employer sponsorship. Must demonstrate work is in US national interest.

Processing
12–18 months
Route
Self-Petition Green Card
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
12–18 months
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Family → Green Card

Family-Based Immigration

Spouse, children, parents and siblings of US citizens and LPRs. Priority dates vary dramatically.

Processing
12 months – 12 years
Route
Family → Green Card
Eligibility Requirements
  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity
  • Clean criminal background
  • Eligible by skills, education, or investment
  • Proof of funds appropriate to programme
  • Health insurance and medical fitness
Timeline
12 months – 12 years
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How Scoring Works

Eligibility & Scoring Breakdown

USA's scoring framework. Most successful applicants score in the top percentile of these criteria.

Profile Strength

up to 500 pts
  • Education
  • Language proficiency
  • Work experience

Adaptability

up to 100 pts
  • Country ties
  • Spouse profile

Calculate Your Score

Use our free calculator to estimate your eligibility and see which USAdraws you'd qualify for.

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Our 5-Step Process

From Profile to Landing in USA

Every step is handled in-house. One case manager, written timelines, and live tracking through your portal.

01

Free Eligibility Check

60-second assessment maps you to the right pathway for this country.

Day 1
02

Document Preparation

Police clearances, attestations, language tests — handled in-house.

Weeks 1–6
03

Application Filing

We submit to the immigration authority and track every checkpoint.

Weeks 6–10
04

Decision & Issuance

Approval, biometrics, visa stamping. We handle interviews and follow-ups.

Weeks 10–20
05

Landing & Settlement

Banking, housing, schools — first-month support included.

First month
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What You'll Need

USA Application Document Checklist

Every required document, sorted by category. We provide notarization, translation and attestation under one roof.

Category 01

Identity & Civil

  • Valid passport (6+ months validity)
  • Birth certificate
  • Marriage / divorce certificate (if applicable)
  • Police clearance (every country lived in 6m+)
  • 4 recent passport photographs
Category 02

Education & Work

  • Degree / diploma certificates (apostilled or attested)
  • Transcripts and graduation letter
  • Employment letters (with role, duties, salary)
  • Pay slips and tax returns (2 years)
  • Professional licenses if applicable
Category 03

Language & Funds

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF / equivalent, within 2 years)
  • Bank statements — 6 months minimum
  • Proof of settlement funds
  • Source-of-funds declaration (for investors)
Category 04

Medical & Biometrics

  • Panel physician medical exam
  • Biometrics (fingerprints + photo)
  • Health insurance certificate
  • Dependents' medical exams
  • Vaccinations as required
Missing a document? We handle every one.
Apostille, embassy attestation, certified translations and IELTS/ECA bookings — all in-house.
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Transparent Pricing

USA Application Cost Breakdown

Every fee, end-to-end. No surprise add-ons. Government fees go to the authority, third-party costs to providers, our service fees are flat-rate.

Government Fees

  • Visa / permit applicationUSD 535–4,000
  • Biometrics (per person)USD 85–120
  • Visa stamping / issuanceUSD 100–400
  • Spouse / partner add-onUSD 375–2800
  • Dependent child (each)USD 150–300

Mandatory Third-Party

  • Language test (IELTS / TEF)USD 280–320
  • Credential evaluationUSD 220–400
  • Medical exam (per person)USD 250–450
  • Police clearance (per country)USD 50–120
  • Translation & notarizationUSD 200–600

LeaderSol Service Fees

  • Eligibility assessmentFREE
  • Full service (single applicant)USD 4,500–9,500
  • Spouse inclusionUSD 650
  • Per dependent childUSD 350
  • Landing & settlement supportUSD 900
Total estimated cost (single applicant)
USD $12,000–$30,000
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The Benefits

Why USA Is Worth The Move

Reasons clients pick USA over other destinations.

World's #1 Economy

USD $27T GDP. Largest professional services market globally.

Elite Universities

Ivy League, MIT, Stanford, top-50 globally many times over.

Innovation Capital

Silicon Valley, Boston, NYC. Highest tech salaries globally.

Diverse Geography

Climate, lifestyle, cost varies enormously. State to suit any preference.

Family Reunification

Strong family-based immigration. Citizens petition any relative.

Powerful Passport

US citizenship: 186 visa-free destinations, global mobility.

Where to Live

Top Cities to Settle in USA

Cities where our clients most commonly settle, with average salaries and lifestyle highlights.

Main City

USA
Business hub
  • High employment
  • Diverse community
  • Cosmopolitan

Capital

USA
Government & culture
  • Embassy quarter
  • Cultural institutions
  • Stable economy

Coastal Hub

USA
Port & tourism
  • Trade port
  • Hospitality jobs
  • Quality of life

Tech City

USA
Innovation centre
  • Startup ecosystem
  • Tech salaries
  • Universities

Industrial

USA
Manufacturing
  • Engineering roles
  • Lower cost
  • Family-friendly

Resort Region

USA
Lifestyle
  • Year-round climate
  • Tourism sector
  • Retirement-friendly
Real approvals

We post usa grants as they land

Every approval we publish goes on our Facebook page, with the client's permission — dated, public, and open to comments. We would rather point you somewhere you can check than show you a number you cannot.

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Before You Apply

Why USA files get refused

Most refused applications are not refused because the applicant did not qualify. They are refused because the file was wrong. That part is ours to own, not yours.

The wrong route

Applying on the category that looks closest rather than the one the profile actually fits. The strongest applicant on the wrong visa is still refused.

Thin evidence

Funds shown without a traceable source, employment letters that do not match the tax record, a study plan that does not explain the gap years.

An inconsistency nobody caught

A date, a job title or an address that differs between two documents. An officer does not ask — they refuse, and the refusal follows you into the next application.

Filing before the file is ready

A deadline pushes the submission out early and the missing piece becomes a refusal instead of a two-week wait.

We read the refusal letter before we refile. If a case should not be submitted as it stands, you get that in writing instead of an invoice.

Common Questions

USA Immigration FAQs

The questions our consultants get asked most. Need more detail? Schedule a free 30-minute call.

Standard processing for skilled-worker visas to USA ranges from 4 weeks to 12 months depending on programme. Tourist visas are typically issued within 5–15 working days. Permanent residency through skilled streams averages 6–18 months. We provide written estimates per case.
Ready for USA?

Let's build your USA immigration plan — today.

Book a free 30-minute consultation with a USA-specialist consultant. You'll walk away with a written estimate and a step-by-step roadmap.

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Lina Moreno
Senior Consultant • Licensed
"I'll personally review your profile and map your fastest legal route to USA."
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