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Attorney Leon Versfeld

Founder of Versfeld & Hugo, LLC

Leon Versfeld is the founder and managing attorney of Versfeld & Hugo, LLC, an internationally recognized U.S. immigration law firm headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, with additional offices in Australia and clients across the globe. With over 25 years of experience exclusively focused on U.S. immigration law, Mr. Versfeld is a respected authority in global mobility, employment-based immigration, and complex cross-border immigration strategy.

Education and Admissions

  • LL.B. (Bachelor of Laws), University of Pretoria, South Africa
  • Advanced Diploma in International Law, University of Johannesburg

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri
  • U.S. District Courts (admitted to handle federal cases/trials)
  • Authorized to practice U.S. Immigration Law in all 50 states under federal jurisdiction


Professional Background

Born and trained in South Africa, Mr. Versfeld brings a truly global perspective to U.S. immigration law. He has practiced law on three continents, and his firm regularly handles cases that require coordinating with U.S. embassies, consulates, and government agencies worldwide.

Under his leadership, Versfeld & Hugo has grown into a multi-jurisdictional firm serving corporate clients, universities, medical systems, startups, and high-net-worth individuals seeking U.S. immigration pathways. His work is especially valued in matters requiring international insight, high-stakes decision-making, and multi-country execution.

Legal Expertise and Core Practice Areas

Mr. Versfeld advises individuals, corporations, and institutions on all aspects of U.S. immigration law. His core practice includes:

  • Business & Employment-Based Immigration (EB-1, EB-2 NIW, EB-3, L-1, O-1, H-1B)
  • Investor Visas and Global Migration Strategy (EB-5)
  • Corporate Immigration Compliance (I-9, ICE audits, site visits)
  • Extraordinary Ability and National Interest Waiver Petitions
  • Family-Based Immigration & Naturalization
  • Consular Processing & Global Visa Coordination

His clients include Fortune 500 companies, international executives, researchers, athletes, artists, and entrepreneurs navigating highly specialized or time-sensitive immigration processes.


Approach to Legal Practice

Mr. Versfeld is known for his global mindset, solution-oriented counsel, and the ability to manage large-scale immigration programs with sensitivity to legal nuance, timing, and cultural dynamics. His deep relationships with agencies, business leaders, and global professionals enable him to structure immigration strategies that are both compliant and forward-looking.

He frequently lectures at international immigration conferences and serves as a thought leader on talent mobility, U.S. immigration policy, and cross-border workforce strategy.


Collaborative Role at CC Global Consulting LLC

As a trusted immigration partner of CC Global Consulting LLC, Mr. Versfeld offers visionary leadership and hands-on guidance in matters involving investment immigration, global workforce movement, and multinational strategy alignment. His presence ensures that clients benefit not only from legal accuracy but from global coordination and future-proofed immigration solutions.

Learn more about our partners:

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Kansas City, MO 64105

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