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.
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.
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
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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.
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
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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
Since 1996Berlin → USA25,000+ visa applications supportedState-licensedDedicated contactFixed package prices
Since 1996Berlin → USA25,000+ visa applications supportedState-licensedDedicated contactFixed package prices
What sets us apart
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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
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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.
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The beginning
19962026
1996The American Dream is founded
Holger Zimmermann and Marcus Sieber found the company, focusing on advice and participation in the US Green Card Lottery.
1997Becomes a GmbH
The project becomes a company.
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.
2002US visa advisory as a business unit
Visa advice becomes a business unit of its own.
2007Member of AmCham Germany
The US Visa Service joins the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany.
2011German American Chambers of Commerce
Since then our visa specialists have regularly attended events of the German American Chambers of Commerce.
2012US Visa Service GmbH is founded
Visa advice becomes a company of its own, led by Managing Director Alexander Kos.
2013US GreenCard Service GmbH and a new office
Green Card advice is spun off and the team moves to Danckelmannstraße in Berlin-Charlottenburg.
2014Permanent licence
Permanent licence as an information and advisory service for emigrants and people working abroad.
2018TBIC and BVMW
Memberships in the Transatlantic Business & Investment Council and the German Association for Small and Medium-sized Businesses.
202125 years of The American Dream
An anniversary – and the launch of the ESTA service.
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
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Experienced visa consultants, many of them with us for more than ten years. Find the right contact for your request.
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.
US Visa ServiceAmChamAHK USATBICBVMWExpat ConsultTravelWorksHigh School Experts
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.
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.