United States · ImmigrationFrom Algiers to the
United States.
The world's largest economy remains accessible through several routes: studies, skilled work, exceptional talent or the green card lottery. We help you choose the most realistic one.
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ISA United States
Studies, work visas, green card
Why settle in the United States?
A huge market, very different routes.
Each visa category has its own rules: the right choice from the start makes all the difference.
High salaries
Some of the highest pay in the world, especially in tech and health.
Recognised studies
The student visa and OPT are often the first step.
Talent and researchers
Dedicated routes for exceptional profiles and advanced graduates.
DV lottery
Algeria can take part in the annual green card lottery.
Entrepreneurship
A unique ecosystem to start and fund a company.
Diaspora
An Algerian community present in several major cities.
Immigration routes
Four routes to the United States.
We assess your profile and point you to the right categories.
Studies
F-1 then OPT
Study, then work with OPT, often before a work visa.
- Admission and I-20
- 12-month OPT, longer in STEM
- Bridge to a work visa
Work
Skilled work visas
Employer-sponsored visas for skilled occupations, often subject to a lottery.
- Job offer required
- Degree related to the position
Green card
Employment and talent categories
Permanent residence for advanced graduates, researchers and recognised talents.
- Strong evidence file
- Some routes without an employer
Lottery
Diversity Visa
Annual green card lottery open to Algerian nationals.
- Free online registration
- Education or experience requirements
Not sure which route fits your profile?
Request an assessmentHow it works
Five steps to the United States.
A strategy tailored to your category.
- 01
Assessment
Accessible categories based on your degrees, experience and goals.
- 02
File preparation
Evidence, translations and forms for the chosen category.
- 03
Submission
Petition or application depending on the route, then follow-up.
- 04
Consular interview
Preparation for the interview and the documents requested.
- 05
Arrival
Social security number, housing and first steps.
Frequently asked questions about immigrating in the United States
Yes, through studies, work visas, certain green card categories or the DV lottery.
From a few months to several years depending on the category and quotas.
Often yes for work visas. Not for studies, the lottery or certain talent routes.
Spouses and children can generally obtain a derivative visa.
Filing fees, consular fees, translations and sometimes attorney fees. We give you a full estimate.
Yes. We assess your profile, choose the right route, prepare every document and support you until you've settled in. For steps that require it, we work with licensed professionals in the country concerned.
Free, by ISA
The documents this application requires
Three free tools. Start with the CV and add the rest when your application needs it.
Create a CV tailored to your application
The format expected for this destination, filled in by you, downloaded as a PDF.
Create my CVRead the guide first
What this destination expects from a CV, step by step, before you build it.
Read itCover letter
Written from the CV you just created, aimed at the programme you're applying to.
Write itNo account needed for the CV. The letter and visa documents ask for an email address once.
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