SA2USA helps South Africans prepare for migration to the United States with clear, practical guidance at every step — from choosing a visa pathway to settling in after arrival.

> **Independence notice:** SA2USA is NOT a U.S. government entity. This app is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with the U.S. government, USCIS, the Department of State, or any government agency. All information is sourced from official .gov websites — see sources below.

**14+ visa pathways covered:**
• Refugee resettlement (USRAP) — [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/refugees-and-asylum/refugees)
• H-2A farm work & H-2B seasonal work — [DOL](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/agriculture/h2a) / [DOL](https://www.dol.gov/agencies/eta/foreign-labor/programs/h-2b)
• H-1B specialty occupation — [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states)
• F-1 student visa — [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/students-and-exchange-visitors)
• J-1 exchange visitor — [State Dept.](https://j1visa.state.gov/)
• Family sponsorship (I-130) — [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens)
• K-1 fiancé(e) visa — [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-of-us-citizens/visas-for-fiancees-of-us-citizens)
• E-1 treaty trader & E-2 treaty investor — [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/e-1-treaty-traders) / [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/e-2-treaty-investors)
• EB-2/EB-3 employment green card — [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/permanent-workers)
• O-1 extraordinary ability — [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/o-1-visa-individuals-with-extraordinary-ability-or-achievement)
• L-1 intracompany transfer — [USCIS](https://www.uscis.gov/working-in-the-united-states/temporary-workers/l-1a-intracompany-transferee-executive-or-manager)
• Diversity Visa lottery — [State Dept.](https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry.html)

**Post-arrival tools:**
• First 90 Days checklist — practical steps from SSN to building credit
• Paycheck & Money Basics — interactive calculator showing gross pay, deductions, and take-home pay [IRS](https://www.irs.gov/)
• Essential guides — SSN, bank account, driver's license, health insurance, school enrollment, and more
• State intelligence — compare 6 states on cost of living, jobs, transit, and expat community

**Key features:**
• Milestone checklists — track your progress step by step
• Cost reality tool — compare US prices to SA income share
• My Case — receipt numbers, official tracking links, phase guidance
• Community chat — connect with others on the same journey
• Global alerts — official updates from USCIS and related agencies
• No account needed — everything is stored on your device

SA2USA provides guidance, not legal advice. Always verify with official sources and a licensed immigration attorney.

**Primary official sources:** [USCIS.gov](https://www.uscis.gov/) | [Travel.state.gov](https://travel.state.gov/) | [DOL.gov](https://www.dol.gov/) | [IRS.gov](https://www.irs.gov/)

## Category
Travel & Local

## Tags
South Africa, USA, immigration, visa, green card, refugee, H-1B, F-1, student visa, work visa, family sponsorship, settling in US, paycheck calculator

## Key features (bullets for Play Console)
• Step-by-step milestone checklists for 14+ visa pathways
• First 90 Days settling-in checklist for new arrivals
• Interactive paycheck calculator with real-time deduction breakdown
• Practical guides — SSN, bank account, driver's license, health insurance
• State-by-state comparison tools (6 states with city data)
• Cost reality calculator comparing US prices to SA income
• Community chat with others preparing for the move
• Personalized dashboard tailored to your pathway