Waypoint Immigration USA

What Waypoint Immigration USA does

Waypoint Immigration USA is a privately held U.S. immigration law firm founded in 2021 that exclusively represents individuals, employees, and their families in employment-based immigration matters, explicitly declining corporate clients. The firm operates from two physical offices—Woburn, Massachusetts (10 Tower Office Park, Suite 214) and Chicago, Illinois (200 East Randolph Street, Suite 5130)—and serves clients nationwide via an automated online booking system. Its service portfolio centers on employment-based visa and green card pathways, with case preparation flat-fee offerings for EB-2 National Interest Waiver ($9,605), EB-1A Extraordinary Ability ($12,605), marriage-based I-130/AOS ($6,095), and I-539 change of status ($2,060), complemented by lower-priced consultations ($198–$396) and case reviews ($350).

The firm's differentiating product lines include a dedicated H-1B Layoff Services package (flat $693 with ~1-week processing) targeting the urgent 60-day grace period crisis for laid-off workers, and a Consular Support and Visa Stamping service line covering DS-160 ($3,500), DS-260 ($5,000), National Interest Exception ($3,500), Reentry Permit ($3,500), and Mandamus Lawsuit ($7,500). An education-led demand generation layer—weekly workshops with subscription bundles ($400–$990), free downloadable guides, SEO-optimized EB-1A and EB-2 NIW explainers, and active YouTube/LinkedIn/Instagram/Facebook channels—feeds the legal services funnel. The leadership team comprises Founder and Principal Attorney Amber Davis, Managing Attorney Helen Partlow, and Partner Stephanie Lewin (30 years of immigration law experience, including prior roles as Managing U.S. and Global Immigration Counsel for Ford Motor Company and as a U.S. Government Immigration Adjudications Officer).

Waypoint Immigration USA monetizes entirely through professional-services flat-fee engagements with no disclosed institutional ownership, no venture capital or external funding rounds, and no parent company. There is no proprietary technology platform; the firm operates as a content-and-expert-driven law practice. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the firm is positioned as a founder-owned individual-representation boutique with a stated below-market pricing advantage against larger business immigration practices.

Name

Waypoint Immigration USA

Legal name

Waypoint Immigration USA

Website

https://waypointimmigration.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2021

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Waypoint Immigration USA is a private U.S. immigration law firm exclusively representing individuals, employees, and families in employment-based immigration matters—including EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, and consular support—operating from offices in Massachusetts and Illinois with a nationwide online booking model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Immigration Legal Services

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYTHACAKAF

Immigration Legal Services & Representation (Law Firms)

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Visa, Immigration & Work Permit Services

SECONDARYTHACAKAB

Work Permit & Employment Authorization Services

Travel & Hospitality/Business Travel & Corporate Travel Management/Visa, Immigration & Work Permit Services

Keywords

• Immigration legal services
• Employment-based immigration
• Green card petitions
• Visa stamping services
• Immigration consultation

Headquarters

HQ city

Boston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Legal Consultation Services: One-time consultation fees for immigration advice and strategy sessions. Standard 25-minute consultation at $198, complex 55-minute consultation at $396.
2. Case Reviews: Full petition review and markup with 25-minute attorney discussion. Includes follow-up resources. Priced at $350 for H-1Bs, PERMs, visa stamping, adjustment of status.
3. Case Preparation Services: Full petition preparation including attorney fees, basic government filing fees, and admin fees. Flat rates per case type: EB-2 NIW $9,605, EB-1A $12,605, I-130/AOS Marriage $6,095, I-539 Change of Status $2,060, RFE $1,500-$6,000.
4. H-1B Layoff Services: B-2 change of status preparation for laid-off H-1B workers. Flat $693 total fee, process completes in about 1 week. Includes DIY guide, grace-period tracking, and status-switch playbook.
5. Workshops and Seminars: Weekly workshop series on immigration topics. $150 per session, with package deals: Mini Workshop Booster (3 sessions) for $400, Workshop Package (6 sessions) for $720, Workshop Season Pass (11 sessions) for $990.
6. Consular Support and Visa Stamping: Consular services including consultation at $396, DS-160 Full Service at $3,500 plus $1,500 per derivative family, DS-260 Full Service at $5,000 plus $2,000 per derivative, National Interest Exception at $3,500, Reentry Permit at $3,500, Mandamus Lawsuit at $7,500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Waypoint Immigration USA is a U.S. immigration law firm that exclusively represents individuals, employees, and their families (never companies), providing employment-based immigration legal services. Core offerings include consultations (25- and 55-minute), case reviews with attorney markup, and full petition preparation across EB-1A Extraordinary Ability, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, I-130/AOS marriage-based, I-539 change of status, RFE responses, and consular support/visa stamping. The firm also delivers weekly paid workshops on immigration topics and supports H-1B workers facing layoffs through expedited B-2 change-of-status services.

Product overview

Waypoint Immigration USA is a legal services firm offering a portfolio of immigration law services centered on employment-based visas, green cards, and family immigration. The core offerings include consultation services, case reviews, and case preparation across multiple visa and green card categories (EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, H-1B, marriage-based). The firm specializes in self-petition green card pathways (NIW and EB-1A) and provides specialized H-1B layoff crisis services including B-2 change of status applications and consular support for visa stamping. Weekly workshops on immigration topics and free educational guides complement the core legal services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Consultation Services Initial immigration consultations providing expert legal advice and case assessment; available in 25-minute format ($198–$228) and 55-minute format ($396) covering career planning, layoff/termination matters, EB-2 NIW, EB-1A, and other employment-based immigration topics. Targeted at individual immigrants, employees, and their families.
• Case Reviews Full petition review and markup with a 25-minute attorney discussion for H-1Bs, PERMs, visa stamping, and adjustment of status, priced at $350; includes follow-up resources. Targeted at individuals seeking an expert second opinion on pending immigration filings.
• EB-2 NIW Case Preparation Self-petitioned National Interest Waiver green card preparation service including attorney fees, basic government filing fees, and admin costs at a flat $9,605; process typically completes in 3–4 months from consultation to filing. Targeted at high-skilled individuals who qualify for NIW without employer sponsorship.
• EB-1A Case Preparation Extraordinary Ability green card petition preparation for individuals with proven expertise in science, arts, business, education, or athletics, priced at a flat $12,605 total including attorney fees, basic government filing fees, and admin costs. Targeted at individuals pursuing a self-petitioned first-preference green card.
• I-130/AOS Marriage Case Preparation Marriage-based green card application preparation including EAD/AP Combo Card filing, priced at $6,095 total. Targeted at individuals petitioning a spouse or being petitioned by a U.S. citizen or permanent resident family member.
• I-539 Change of Status Case Preparation Visa status change application preparation (including B-2 change of status following H-1B layoff), priced at $2,060 flat, with expedited 1-week processing available for layoff cases. Targeted at individuals needing a change of nonimmigrant status.
• RFE Response Preparation Requests for Evidence (RFE) response services priced at $1,500–$6,000 depending on case complexity, for individuals who have received an RFE on a pending USCIS petition. Targeted at individuals needing to overcome a USCIS deficiency notice.
• H-1B Layoff Services Comprehensive legal guidance for H-1B workers facing layoffs, including 60-day grace period strategy, B-2 change of status application, and H-1B transfer support, at a flat $693 total (vs. $1,500–$3,000 elsewhere) with 1-week processing; includes a DIY guide, grace-period tracking, status-switch playbook, and a final screen-share review call. Targeted at H-1B holders needing urgent post-layoff status solutions.
• Consular Support and Visa Stamping Strategic consular support and visa stamping guidance for individuals seeking U.S. entry, including consular consultation at $396, DS-160 Full Service at $3,500 plus $1,500 per derivative, DS-260 Full Service at $5,000 plus $2,000 per derivative, National Interest Exception at $3,500, Reentry Permit at $3,500, and Mandamus Lawsuit at $7,500. Targeted at individuals with complex immigration histories, derivative family members, and those facing visa denials or administrative processing.
• Weekly Immigration Workshops Weekly virtual workshop series led by Founder Amber Davis covering EB-1A criteria, NIW, H-1B entrepreneurship, student entrepreneurship, O-1A, dependent support, and EB-1A profile reviews; individual sessions at $150, with package deals Mini Workshop Booster ($400/3 sessions, 10% off), Workshop Package ($720/6 sessions, 20% off), and Workshop Season Pass ($990/11 sessions, 40% off). Targeted at self-directed high-skilled immigrants researching their visa and green card options.
• I-129 Petition Review H-1B, L-1, and other nonimmigrant visa petition review service designed to ensure correct filing and maximize approval chances, viewed from the employee's perspective. Targeted at individual visa holders and beneficiaries seeking an expert review of an employer's filing.
• ETA 9089 PERM Review Labor certification process review for employment-based green card applications to ensure regulatory compliance and increase approval likelihood. Targeted at individuals whose employers are pursuing PERM labor certification on their behalf.

Quantifiable outcome

• EB-2 NIW case approved less than 10 days after filing (K.T. client testimonial)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Boundless Immigration: Tech-enabled immigration platform focused on individual and family-based green cards (including employment-based pathways). Targets the same individual immigrant customer and competes with Waypoint's individual-only, transparent-pricing approach with a more automated experience.
• VisaNation: Online immigration law services provider serving individual clients with employment and family-based visas and green cards. Competes on transparent flat fees and online accessibility for individual immigrants.
• Kuck Baxter Immigration Partners: Business immigration law firm focused on employment-based visas and green cards including EB-1A, EB-2 NIW, H-1B, and PERM. Comparable technical specialty on self-petition categories and individual employment-based immigration.
• Davies & Associates: U.S. immigration law firm offering employment-based, family-based, and consular services to individuals and businesses. Overlaps with Waypoint on EB-1A/NIW, consular support, and individual-focused service delivery.
• RapidVisa: Online immigration services firm focused on family-based and select employment-based immigration for individuals. Comparable individual customer base and online booking/direct-to-consumer delivery.
• Legalpad: Immigration platform/legal services firm specializing in employment-based green cards for individuals (O-1, EB-1A, EB-2 NIW). Directly comparable customer segment, case mix, and digital-first delivery model.
• Hoj Immigration Law: Individual-focused U.S. immigration law firm built around a founder-attorney brand, content marketing (YouTube, blogs), and EB-1A/O-1/NIW services. Closely mirrors Waypoint's content-driven, individual-only positioning and self-petition specialty.

Broad incumbents

• Fragomen: Largest global corporate immigration law firm, primarily serving multinational employers on H-1B, L-1, and PERM matters. Comparable EB-1A/NIW subject-matter expertise but opposite go-to-market (corporate versus Waypoint's individual-only model).
• Berry Appleman & Leiden (BAL): Major corporate immigration firm serving global employers with H-1B, L-1, PERM, and EB programs. Operates in the same immigration law space but addresses corporate buyers rather than individuals.
• Ogletree Deakins: Large national labor and employment law firm with an established business immigration practice focused on employer-sponsored visas and green cards. Overlaps on legal subject matter but serves companies rather than individual employees.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@WaypointImmigrationUSA
• Facebookfacebook.com/WaypointImmigrationUSA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/waypoint-immigration-usa
• Instagraminstagram.com/waypointimmigrationusa
• Xx.com/WaypointImmig

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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