Every review on Migration US follows a repeatable, source-linked process. No hunches. No guesswork. We check public records, verify facts, and publish what we find with links to every source.
We start with the company's legal name, domain, and any trade names. We pull WHOIS data for the website, check domain registration dates, and look at Web Archive snapshots to see how long they've actually been operating (not just how long they claim).
We search corporate registries: US Secretary of State databases, UK Companies House, OpenCorporates, and equivalent registries for the company's jurisdiction. We look for registration numbers, dates, directors, and status (active, dissolved, or suspended).
We check Trustpilot, Google Reviews, BBB, and other platforms. But we don't just count stars. We look at timing patterns (12 five-star reviews in a single week is a red flag), review depth, and whether negative reviews get suspiciously flagged or removed.
We run the domain through ScamAdviser, check for DMCA abuse on Lumen Database (companies that file fake takedown requests to suppress criticism), and look for regulatory complaints or enforcement actions.
We review the company's website for pricing transparency, refund policies, guarantees, and team information. If they claim "15 years of experience" but their domain was registered 8 months ago, we note the gap. If pricing is hidden behind a "contact us" wall, that goes in the risk table.
We compile findings into a structured review with a 1-to-5 rating, risk table, flag analysis, and expert commentary. Every claim links to its source. The company receives a right-of-reply option before or after publication.
| Source type | What we check | Example tools |
|---|---|---|
| Corporate registries | Legal name, registration number, directors, status, filing dates | Secretary of State (US), Companies House (UK), OpenCorporates, Rusprofile (RU) |
| Domain intelligence | Registration date, registrant info, hosting history | WHOIS, Whois.com, ICANN Lookup |
| Web history | How the website looked over time, when pages appeared, claim consistency | Wayback Machine (web.archive.org) |
| Review platforms | Star ratings, review patterns, timing anomalies, response rates | Trustpilot, Google Reviews, BBB, Yelp |
| Anti-scam databases | Trust scores, blacklists, DMCA abuse history | ScamAdviser, Lumen Database |
| Social media | Company presence, engagement authenticity, complaint threads | Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Reddit |
| Legal records | Court filings, regulatory actions, sanctions | PACER, state court databases, OFAC |
| Maps and location | Office existence, address verification, Street View | Google Maps, Google Street View |
Our 1-to-5 rating is not a customer satisfaction score. It reflects the overall risk level based on verifiable data. A company with great service but no verifiable legal entity and hidden pricing will score lower than a company with average service but full transparency.
The rating is assigned by the editor after the full investigation. It can change if new data comes in, if the company addresses concerns, or if significant client complaints emerge after publication.
| Factor | Weight | What lowers the score |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity status | High | No verifiable registration, dissolved entity, missing directors |
| Pricing transparency | Medium | No public pricing, hidden fees discovered in reviews |
| Contract and refund terms | High | No written contract, no refund clause, vague cancellation terms |
| Review authenticity | Medium | Bulk-posted reviews, identical templates, suspicious timing |
| Website age and consistency | Low | Domain registered recently but claiming years of experience |
| Client complaint patterns | High | Recurring complaints about the same issue (ghosting, missed deadlines, no refunds) |
| Office verification | Medium | Address leads to a virtual office, no Google Maps listing, or non-existent location |
Every review on Migration US follows the same structure, so you can compare companies side by side:
1. Company at a glance with verified facts (founded, services, location, pricing)
2. Trust score meter with visual indicator on a 1-to-5 scale
3. Legal entity check with links to registry sources
4. Risk analysis table covering price, contract, timelines, risks, and refunds
5. Red / yellow / green flags based on specific verifiable facts
6. Competitor comparison including a DIY option
7. Pre-payment checklist of things to verify before sending money
8. FAQ section with commonly searched questions
9. Expert opinion from the editor with personal analysis
If we got something wrong, we fix it. Corrections are marked with the update date. We correct facts. We don't "clean up negativity." There's a real difference.
Companies that want to respond can email [email protected] with their legal name, their role at the company, and any supporting documents. We review the materials and add the company's position to the page if appropriate.
Reviews are periodically re-checked. If a company's situation changes significantly (new owners, license revocation, resolved complaints), we update the review and adjust the rating.
Last updated: April 2026. This page describes our editorial process. Reviews may contain inaccuracies and are not legal advice.