About us

Your way to the US – with people who have known it for more than 25 years

We are The American Dream – US Visa Service from Berlin-Charlottenburg: a specialised team of state-licensed visa advisers who guide private clients and companies personally through every step of the US visa application.

Since 1996
The American Dream, with its own US visa department since 2000
25,000+
successful visa applications
≈ 750
companies and private clients per year
Who we are

Specialised in US visas – and in the people behind them

The US Visa Service specialises in advising on and handling US visa applications. Every year our visa consultants advise around 750 companies and private clients worldwide and handle almost 2,000 visa applications – from the first conversation and interview preparation at the consulate through to entry into the US.

Our service goes far beyond filling in forms: we coordinate with applicants, HR departments, US authorities and sites in the US and keep the whole process in view.

Our office in BerlinDanckelmannstr. 9 · 14059 Berlin-Charlottenburg, GermanyConsultations by phone or video (Teams, Zoom) – for clients all over the world.
Contact & directions

Part of The American Dream group

Three companies under one roof – specialised in services related to the US.

The American Dream – USA Services Ltd.Holding company of the group
Your partner on this portalThe American Dream – US Visa Service GmbHVisas for business travel, work, assignments, study and tourism. Managing Director: Alexander Kos.
The American Dream – US GreenCard Service GmbHSupport with the annual US Green Card Lottery and advice on emigration.
Who we serve

From a holiday trip to a staff assignment

Private clients and companies need different things – our standard is the same for both: an honest assessment and an application that is right.

Private clients

For travellers, students and families

We keep you up to date on US entry requirements and give you a realistic assessment of your case – whether you apply yourself or hand the application over to us.

  • Holidays & visits
  • Study & internships
  • Exchange & training
  • Global Entry
  • Personal consultation by phone or video
  • Help choosing the right visa category
  • Preparation for the interview at the US consulate
  • Fixed package prices, no surprises
Corporate clients

For companies of every size

From mid-sized businesses to international groups: together we work out which visa makes the most strategic sense for each assignment, and we handle the process – end to end or in individual modules.

  • Business trips
  • Assignments & transfers
  • L blanket
  • E visas & investors
  • After-sales & installation
  • Internships & training
  • Coordination with employees, HR, US authorities and US sites
  • Framework agreements and key account management
  • Customer portal for applicants, HR and travel leads
  • One dedicated contact throughout the process
What sets us apart

Why clients trust us with their visa application

Every visa case is different. That is why we work closely with you – with experience, routine and clear prices.

State-licensed

Our consultants are licensed as advisers for emigrants and people working abroad under Section 1 of the German Emigrant Protection Act – permanently since 2014.

A dedicated contact

One person guides you through the entire application – personally and in your language, especially for complex immigration questions.

Fixed package prices

A fixed price per visa category that covers every step – from the first consultation and tailored checklists to entry into the US.

Strategy, not standard

We check which visa option makes most sense for you or your company – with a view to certainty, cost and effort.

Experienced and fast

We know how US authorities and consulates work worldwide and noticeably speed up your application process.

Worldwide and multilingual

Focused on Germany, Austria and Switzerland – serving clients around the world, such as companies in China or Mexico doing business with the US.

Our history

Three decades on the way to the US

What began in 1996 as a student project around the Green Card Lottery is today a group of companies with its own state-licensed visa advisory service.

  1. 1996The American Dream is founded

    Holger Zimmermann and Marcus Sieber found the company, focusing on advice and participation in the US Green Card Lottery.

  2. 1997Becomes a GmbH

    The project becomes a company.

  3. 2000State licence – and the first visa department

    Licensed as an emigration advisory service under Section 1 of the German Emigrant Protection Act; at the same time a dedicated department for US visas is set up.

  4. 2002US visa advisory as a business unit

    Visa advice becomes a business unit of its own.

  5. 2007Member of AmCham Germany

    The US Visa Service joins the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany.

  6. 2011German American Chambers of Commerce

    Since then our visa specialists have regularly attended events of the German American Chambers of Commerce.

  7. 2012US Visa Service GmbH is founded

    Visa advice becomes a company of its own, led by Managing Director Alexander Kos.

  8. 2013US GreenCard Service GmbH and a new office

    Green Card advice is spun off and the team moves to Danckelmannstraße in Berlin-Charlottenburg.

  9. 2014Permanent licence

    Permanent licence as an information and advisory service for emigrants and people working abroad.

  10. 2018TBIC and BVMW

    Memberships in the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council and the German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses.

  11. 202125 years of The American Dream

    An anniversary – and the launch of the ESTA service.

  12. 202630 years – and the new booking portal

    Book services online, pay securely and work on your application together with your consultant in the customer portal.

Our team

The people behind your visa

Experienced visa consultants, many of them with us for more than ten years. Find the right contact for your request.

Focus
  • You?We regularly look for visa consultants as well as working students for sales, marketing and team assistance.Open positions
Network & partners

Well connected in transatlantic business

As a member of key German-American networks we are close to the companies going to the US – and to developments in US immigration law.

since 2007AmCham Germany

The American Chamber of Commerce in Germany – with more than 3,000 members the largest American chamber of commerce in Europe.

since 2011German American Chambers of Commerce

The AHK USA has promoted business relations between Germany and the US for more than 70 years.

since 2018TBIC

The Transatlantic Business & Investment Council connects US regions with European companies expanding to the US.

since 2018BVMW

The German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses – many of our corporate clients are mid-sized companies.

Partners we work with

  • Expat ConsultAdvice on international assignments and expat insurance; joint intensive seminars on sending staff abroad.
  • TravelWorksWork and travel, internships abroad and school exchanges – up to 700 internships in the US every year.
  • High School ExpertsIndividual school exchanges at high schools in the US and Canada – for more than 45 years.

Meet us in person

Our visa specialists speak regularly at conferences and business days and run their own practical seminars and online workshops on current developments in US immigration law.

Upcoming events

Let’s talk about your plans for the US

Our consultants advise you personally – by phone or video.

Important: we are a private service provider, not a government body. Decisions on visas and ESTA are made solely by the responsible US authorities. No one can guarantee approval.