BDV Solutions

What BDV Solutions does

BDV Solutions is a tech-enabled, turnkey immigration services firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina, specializing in the EB-3 Unskilled Visa pathway that connects foreign nationals with pre-vetted U.S. employer sponsors for direct Green Card eligibility. Founded circa 2012, the company operates a two-sided marketplace: foreign nationals from 106+ countries apply for sponsorship through the Yow by BDV client portal and a multilingual (Spanish, Portuguese, Vietnamese, Bengali, English) consumer-facing operation, while U.S. employers in food service, manufacturing, logistics, hospitality, warehousing, and janitorial sectors are recruited into a network of 300+ sponsors to address persistent entry-level labor shortages. The product portfolio has expanded beyond the core EB-3 Unskilled offering to include EB-3 Skilled Visa services, H-2B seasonal labor programs (under active build-out via a dedicated VP hire), J-1 cultural exchange programs, the acquired Argo Visa interview preparation service, and a Relocation Concierge Service launched in partnership with Choose New Jersey in January 2026.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional services fees charged to foreign national applicants, most visibly via a 2024 PAY AS YOU GO plan structured at $4,500 upfront plus 33 monthly payments of $445 (approximately $19,185 per case), with a parallel employer services revenue stream covering recruitment, filings, and workforce coordination. Go-to-market combines direct-to-consumer online acquisition (Yow portal, social channels across YouTube/TikTok/Facebook/Instagram/LinkedIn/X, multilingual content, and seminars) with enterprise field sales to U.S. employers. The company has executed a buy-and-build growth strategy under private equity sponsor Astara Capital Partners since December 2021, completing acquisitions of Argo Visa (April 2022) and Arkansas Global Connect (April 2024), and is female-founded with Chris Richardson serving as President and General Counsel alongside a CFO and Managing Partner.

Name

BDV Solutions

Legal name

BDV Solutions, LLC

Website

https://bdvsolutions.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

BDV Solutions is a tech-enabled immigration services firm specializing in EB-3 Unskilled Visa sponsorship, connecting foreign nationals from 106+ countries with 300+ U.S. employer sponsors for Green Cards. Founded in 2012 in Greenville, SC, and PE-backed by Astara Capital since 2021.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment-Based Immigration Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), All Other Travel Arrangement and Reservation Services (561599)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigration Outsourcing & Managed Services (BPO/RPO for Immigration) (THACAKAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigration Case Management Platforms & Document Workflow (THACAKAD), Work Permit & Employment Authorization Services (THACAKAB), Immigration Support Services (Translations, Certified Copies, Biometrics, Medicals) (THACAKAH), Global Mobility, Immigration & Work Permit Services (BPACAHAD), Immigration, Visa & Work Authorization Support (HSAKAJAF), Destination Immigration Services (In-Country Registration, Residence Permits, Renewals) (THACAKAI)

Keywords

• Employment-based immigration services
• EB-3 unskilled visa sponsorship
• Green card processing services
• H-2B seasonal labor placement
• Foreign worker recruitment

Headquarters

HQ city

Greenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. EB-3 Visa Processing Services: BDV Solutions charges foreign nationals for immigration services including employer matching, document preparation, government liaison, and support throughout the EB-3 visa process. The company offers a 'Pay As You Go' payment plan making services more financially accessible.
2. Employer Services: Services to U.S. employers seeking to fill labor shortages through the EB-3 visa program, including recruitment, filings, and workforce coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

BDV Solutions is a tech-enabled immigration services firm that guides foreign nationals through U.S. permanent residency via the EB-3 Unskilled (and Skilled) Visa program, matching them with a curated network of 300+ pre-vetted U.S. employer sponsors in food service, manufacturing, hospitality, warehousing, and janitorial sectors. The company also operates H-2B seasonal labor placement, J-1 cultural exchange programs, the Relocation Concierge Service, and Argo Visa interview preparation. Services span employer matching, document preparation, government liaison, multilingual case support, and post-arrival community/job integration assistance, delivered through the Yow by BDV client portal.

Product overview

BDV Solutions is a female-founded immigration services company specializing in employment-based immigration pathways to U.S. permanent residency. The core offering is the EB-3 Unskilled Visa guidance service, which connects foreign nationals with pre-vetted U.S. employer sponsors to obtain Green Cards. The product portfolio includes related visa services (EB-3 Skilled, H-2B, J-1 cultural exchange programs), the Yow by BDV client portal for application management, and acquired services such as Argo Visa for interview preparation. BDV also offers a Relocation Concierge Service in partnership with Choose New Jersey and operates a Referral Partner Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yow by BDV: Customer registration and account management platform for EB-3 visa applicants

Products and services

• EB-3 Unskilled Visa Guidance Services End-to-end immigration services helping foreign nationals obtain U.S. permanent residency through the EB-3 Unskilled Visa program, including employer matching, document preparation, government liaison, multilingual case support, visa interview preparation, government relations advocacy, and post-arrival community/job integration assistance for foreign national individuals and their families.
• EB-3 Skilled Visa Services Immigration services for skilled workers seeking U.S. Green Cards through the EB-3 employment-based third preference (skilled) category, providing employer matching and case management analogous to the EB-3 Unskilled service.
• H-2B Visa Program Services Service facilitating seasonal or temporary labor placement for U.S. employers through the H-2B nonimmigrant visa program, managing recruitment, compliance, and worker deployment for businesses with seasonal labor needs.
• J-1 Visa Cultural Exchange Programs Service facilitating career-development experiences through J-1 Visa Intern, Trainee, and Teacher programs offering cultural immersion in the U.S. for participating foreign nationals and host organizations.
• Visa Interview Preparation (Argo Visa) Step-by-step visa interview preparation service provided by experienced U.S. immigration attorneys to help EB-3 applicants navigate the visa interview process with confidence and clarity.
• Relocation Concierge Service First-in-the-nation service helping domestic and international companies and their employees navigate relocation to New Jersey, covering housing, schools, banking, Social Security numbers, and workforce integration, with particular focus on life sciences, technology, and logistics industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1,900+ Green Cards Approved
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Choose New JerseycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 January 2026Choose New Jersey, the state's nonprofit business attraction organization, partnered with BDV Solutions to launch a first-in-the-nation Relocation Concierge Service designed to help domestic and international companies and their employees navigate the relocation process to New Jersey. The service supports senior leaders and their families with guidance on housing, schools, banking, Social Security numbers, and workforce integration, targeting life sciences, technology, and logistics industries.
• Arkansas Global Connect (AGC)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 April 2024BDV Solutions acquired Arkansas Global Connect (AGC), a Conway-based staffing company specializing in international staffing using non-immigrant visas across various sectors including agriculture and manufacturing. AGC has served numerous U.S. companies and placed over 200 workers with more than 200 employers across 30 states.
• Argo VisacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 April 2022BDV Solutions acquired Argo Visa, expanding its capabilities in EB-3 visa interview preparation and consular processing support services.
• Cooper Richardson, PAcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerImmigration law firm that co-authored BDV's FAQ documentation. The firm provides legal counsel recommended to BDV clients for immigration filings and case review.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Velocity Global: Velocity Global is a global Employer of Record and immigration services provider, comparable to BDV's employer-side workforce mobility offerings but with a broader international employment infrastructure.
• Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL): BAL is a major corporate immigration law firm offering employment-based visa services to large employers — comparable to BDV's employer sponsorship work but at enterprise scale across all visa types.
• Fragomen: Fragomen is the largest global immigration law firm, serving enterprise and corporate clients across all major visa categories including EB-3 — overlapping with BDV's employer-side services but as part of a much broader portfolio.

Direct peers

• Casas & Casas Immigration Solutions: Casas & Casas is a Latin America-focused immigration consultancy that sponsors EB-3 unskilled workers for U.S. employers, overlapping with BDV on employer matching and Spanish-language applicant funnel.
• RapidVisa: RapidVisa is a long-standing U.S. immigration services firm offering employment-based Green Card pathways (including EB-3) and family immigration, directly competing with BDV in the consumer-direct EB-3 funnel.
• Help Immigration: Help Immigration focuses on employment-based immigration including EB-3 unskilled and skilled sponsorship, competing directly with BDV in foreign-national lead generation and case processing.
• Dalson Global: Dalson Global is a direct competitor specializing in EB-3 Unskilled Visa sponsorship, connecting foreign nationals with U.S. employer sponsors — a near-identical value proposition to BDV Solutions targeting the same applicant pool.
• VisaNation: VisaNation is an immigration services firm providing employment-based visa and Green Card support, including EB-3 categories, serving a similar foreign-national and employer base as BDV Solutions.

Emerging players

• Envoy Global: Envoy Global is an immigration technology platform combining attorney-led case management with employer self-service, intersecting with BDV's tech-enabled EB-3 model but serving primarily corporate HR buyers.
• Boundless: Boundless is a digital-first immigration platform focused on consumer Green Card and visa filings — overlapping with BDV's direct-to-consumer EB-3 funnel through a software-led, lower-touch service model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/BdvSolutions
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BDVSolutions
• Facebookfacebook.com/eb3bdv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bdvsolutions
• Instagraminstagram.com/bdvsolutions
• TikToktiktok.com/@bdvsolutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A2 records

Investments

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