Experience
Deep institutional knowledge supporting strategic alignment of organizational culture, work dynamics, and long-term business objectives.
Vanteo is the trusted partner for organizations navigating the complexities of international hiring, workforce mobility, and cultural exchange.
To deliver integrated, end-to-end support that helps organizations connect with global talent through structure, speed, and confidence.
A world where talent knows no borders, organizations unlock their full potential through strategic global partnerships, and international mobility drives mutual prosperity and cultural understanding.
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Strategy Officer
Chief Revenue Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Financial Officer
President, BDV Solutions
President, Arkansas Global Connect
President, Cultural Exchange
Executive Vice President & Head of Government Relations
Vice President, People Excellence
Director, ARGO Visa
Deep institutional knowledge supporting strategic alignment of organizational culture, work dynamics, and long-term business objectives.
End-to-end operational support and compliance management, driving your success and delivering superior outcomes.
Government relations and regulatory navigation, with former diplomats working directly with federal and state agencies to keep you abreast of regulatory changes.
While we maintain a significant presence in Greenville (the place it all started), our reach extends nationwide through our network of former visa officers, immigration attorneys, and government relations experts. Our team natively speaks over 10 languages and maintains active relationships across 30+ consulates and embassies worldwide, enabling us to serve clients regardless of their location or the origin countries of their needed talent.
Our Greenville presence allows us to provide personalized, local service while our international infrastructure ensures we can scale solutions to meet enterprise-level demands. This combination of local presence and national capability has enabled us to serve enterprises needing permanent (EB-3) and seasonal (H-2A and H-2B) workforce solutions, alongside cultural exchange visitors (J-1), with consistently high approval rates and client retention.
These sub-brands allow us to provide specialized, program-focused service while leveraging the policy, regulatory expertise, and operational excellence that only an integrated enterprise organization can deliver. This structure ensures clients receive both deep specialization and comprehensive support – the best of both worlds.
BDV helps foreign nationals obtain permanent U.S. residency through the EB-3 Unskilled Visa program by connecting them with sponsoring U.S. employers and managing their entire immigration case from start to finish, including the Green Card process and offering continuous support. They specialize in addressing U.S. labor shortages by sponsoring unskilled workers for employment-based immigration and provide support through the complex process of filing labor certifications and Green Card applications for individuals and their families.
AGC is an international staffing and consulting company that matches U.S. businesses with foreign national workers for seasonal employment in various sectors like agriculture, hospitality, and food processing. AGC focuses on the ethical recruitment and placement of workers, assisting with visa applications for programs such as H-2A and H-2B. The company was founded by individuals with extensive experience in international affairs and business and is Clearview Certified, with a commitment to responsible recruitment practices, including preventing forced and child labor.
Global is a U.S. J-1 Visa sponsor that recruits, places, and supports qualified international teachers in K-12 schools for cultural exchange opportunities, particularly those in North Carolina and South Carolina. Unlike other J-1 programs, Global does not charge teachers program fees, though teachers are responsible for J-1 visa and state licensure costs. Global provides comprehensive support, including a structured orientation, a mentor system, regular check-ins, and community-building events, to help international educators adapt to life and work in the United States.
HRC is a global company established in 1995 that connects hospitality and culinary professionals with work and training cultural exchange opportunities in the U.S. and the UK through J-1 and other visa programs. They offer comprehensive support throughout the visa process, from application to arrival, and focus on career development, cultural exchange, and professional growth for young professionals in the hospitality sector. The company has a long-standing reputation for placing participants in luxury hotels and restaurants and emphasizes building long-term relationships by prioritizing people over profits.
International Teacher Exchange Services (ITES) is a U.S. Department of State-designated sponsor organization for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program, facilitating cultural exchange by placing qualified international teachers in U.S. K-12 schools. The program aims to foster mutual understanding by exposing American students to diverse cultures and allowing international teachers to share their expertise and experience the U.S. educational system firsthand. ITES provides visa sponsorship and support services to both the teachers and the host schools, promoting growth and enriching learning environments in the U.S.
J1X is a designated J-1 visa sponsor based in Atlanta, GA, specializing in connecting international teachers, interns, and trainees with opportunities in the U.S. through the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program. J1X guides applicants through the process by recruiting, vetting, and placing them with U.S. host schools or organizations, providing orientation, and issuing the necessary DS-2019 form for their visa application. The organization's goal is to facilitate cultural exchange and professional growth for participants while ensuring compliance with U.S. Department of State regulations.
TPG is a J-1 visa sponsor that brings qualified K-12 teachers from around the world to teach in the United States for up to five years, fostering cultural understanding for both the visiting teachers and American students and communities. TPG provides teachers with comprehensive support, including orientations, professional development, housing guidance, and initial financial loans, while covering J-1 visa sponsorship fees. The program is a designated U.S. Department of State sponsor, focusing on facilitating a valuable two-way exchange of culture and knowledge.
Argo Visa connects visa applicants with former U.S. visa officers to prepare for their U.S. visa interviews through mock interviews, guidance on the DS-160 form, and general advice on interview strategy. The company's unique selling point is its team of former officers who have conducted thousands of interviews, offering deep insight into the decision-making process and providing clients with expert preparation to improve their chances of visa approval.
Astara Capital Partners, a middle-market investment firm that provides capital and operational support to build value in portfolio companies, acquired a majority stake in Vanteo (formerly BDV Solutions Enterprise) in November 2021.
Through their investments, they contribute to healthier populations, shared wealth creation, cleaner environments, and increased employment. Beyond capital, Astara provides strategic and operational resources to build sustainable value, including investing in human capital through workforce training and succession planning.
Astara is a signatory to the UN Principles for Responsible Investing (PRI) and uses Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles to guide its investment decisions.