The United States Immigration Consulting

Immigrating to the United States offers vast opportunities for personal growth, career advancement, and long-term stability. However, the U.S. immigration system is complex, with multiple visa categories, each having specific eligibility requirements, application processes, and benefits.

At Golden Dragon Holdings, we provide comprehensive consulting services to help you understand the best pathway for your circumstances, whether you aim to invest, work, reunite with family, or build a new life in America. Our team assists with eligibility assessment, document preparation, application submission, and ongoing guidance until your immigration goals are achieved.

I. Overview of the U.S. Immigration Pathways

The U.S. immigration visas can be broadly categorized into:

  1. Employment-Based Immigration – For individuals with job offers, specialized skills, or investment capital.
  2. Family-Based Immigration – For close relatives of U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
  3. Diversity Visa (DV) Program – For nationals of countries with historically low rates of immigration to the U.S.
  4. Humanitarian Programs – For refugees, asylum seekers, and other special cases.

II. Employment-Based Immigration (EB Visa Categories)

  • EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
  • Designed for investors who can contribute USD 800,000 – 1,050,000 in a qualifying U.S. business.
  • The investment must create at least 10 full-time jobs for U.S. workers.
  • Pathway to permanent residency (Green Card) for the investor, spouse, and unmarried children under 21.
  • EB-3 Skilled, Professional, and Other Workers
  • For skilled workers (with at least 2 years of experience), professionals (with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent), and unskilled workers in roles that the U.S. employers cannot fill locally.
  • Requires a permanent job offer and Labor Certification (PERM) from the U.S. Department of Labor.
  • EB-2 Professionals with Advanced Degrees or Exceptional Ability
  • For individuals with a master’s degree or higher, or those with exceptional abilities in the sciences, arts, or business.
  • May qualify for a National Interest Waiver (NIW), allowing applicants to bypass the job offer requirement.
  1. EB-1 Priority Workers
  • For individuals with extraordinary ability, outstanding professors or researchers, or multinational executives/managers.
  • No labor certification required; faster processing than other employment-based categories.

III. Family-Based Immigration

  • Immediate Relatives of U.S. Citizens
  • Spouses, unmarried children under 21, and parents of U.S. citizens.
  • No annual visa cap, faster processing compared to other family categories.
  • Family Preference Categories
  • F1: Unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of U.S. citizens.
  • F2A: Spouses and children of lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
  • F2B: Unmarried sons and daughters (21+) of LPRs.
  • F3: Married sons and daughters of U.S. citizens.
  • F4: Brothers and sisters of U.S. citizens (21+).

IV. Diversity Visa (Green Card Lottery)

  • Annual program offering 50,000 immigrant visas to nationals from countries with low U.S. immigration rates.
  • Selection is random but requires meeting education or work experience criteria.

V. Why Choose Golden Dragon Holdings for the U.S. Immigration Consulting

  • Tailored advice based on your profile and goals.
  • Expert document preparation to meet U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) standards.
  • Step-by-step guidance from eligibility check to visa issuance.
  • Post-arrival support, including orientation and settlement advice.

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