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Residence permit costs in 2026: 51 countries in one table
Income and investment thresholds for residence permits in 51 countries: remote work, passive income, business and investment, from official programme terms.
US green card for Russians in 2026: all the routes
Routes to a US green card open to Russians in 2026: marriage, EB-1 and EB-2 NIW, asylum. What the petitions cost and where the immigrant visa pause stands.
C-Corp or LLC in the US for a non-resident
C-Corp or LLC for a non-resident: 21% tax and 30% on dividends versus an LLC with no income tax, Form 5472, state payments and electing corporate tax.
A Delaware company: the $400 tax, report and agent
Keeping a Delaware company in 2026: the $400 LLC tax by 1 June, the corporate report and franchise tax by 1 March, penalties and the registered agent.
EIN or ITIN: which number a US non-resident needs
An EIN is for a company, an ITIN for a person without SSN eligibility. Who needs which, how to get an EIN without an SSN and how long an ITIN takes.
Form 5472 for a non-resident's LLC: a $25,000 penalty
Who files Form 5472, which transactions with the owner go on it, how to send it with a pro forma 1120 by fax or mail, and what the IRS fines $25,000 for.
Giving birth in the US: a child's citizenship in 2026
On 30 June 2026 the US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship. What it gives the child and the parents, and why a tourist visa to give birth is refused.
Green card after asylum in the US: after one year
When an asylee can apply for a green card, which documents the I-485 needs, how to include family and which documents to travel on before and after.
Asylum in the US in 2026: deadlines, fees and new rules
US asylum in 2026: a $100 filing fee and an annual fee, evidence due 14 days before the interview, rescheduling only in exceptional circumstances.
How much a US visa costs in 2026: all the fees
US consular fees in 2026: $185 for tourist and student visas, $205 for work visas, $315 for E and $265 for a fiancé visa. Plus SEVIS and USCIS fees.
US visa refused under 214(b): what to do next
What a 214(b) refusal means, how it differs from 221(g), when to apply again and what to change in your documents and answers before the next interview.
Language courses in the US on an F-1: 2026 rules
When a language school qualifies for an F-1 visa: 18 class hours a week, the $185 and $350 fees, where Russians interview and why language courses give no OPT.
Advance parole in 2026: when a trip is risky
Advance parole lets you leave the US while a green card is pending. Who needs it, what an I-131 costs and why a trip since 13.08.2026 can block your return.
US work permit: EAD categories and fees
What codes c08, c09, c03 and c11 mean on Form I-765, who doesn't need an EAD, what the permit costs in 2026 under the new law and when to file for renewal.
Overstaying in the US: the 3- and 10-year entry bars
When an overstay in the US brings a 3- or 10-year entry bar, who doesn't accrue unlawful presence and why advance parole trips became risky in August 2026.
How long you can stay in the US on a B1/B2 visa
Visa validity and length of stay in the US differ. The 6-month B-2 minimum, the one-year limit, where to find your I-94 date and extending for $470.
Changing B2 to F1 status in the US: steps and risks
How to change tourist B2 status to student F1 inside the US: Form I-539 for $470, the $350 SEVIS fee, and why you can't study or leave before a decision.
K-1 fiancé visa or marrying abroad: which to choose
K-1 fiancé visa or CR-1/IR-1 marriage green card: who files, what it costs, where the wedding happens and what if you don't marry within 90 days.
US degree evaluation: how work experience counts
What a credential evaluation is, which US visas need it and how 3 years' experience replace 1 year of study. When a bachelor's plus 5 years equals a master's.
Business plan for a US visa: E-2, L-1 and EB-2 NIW
What the consul and USCIS check in a business plan: a 5-year projection for the E-2, a first-year plan for an L-1 new office, evidence for the EB-2 NIW.
E-2 visa for Russians: why it's refused and what to do
The E-2 investor visa goes only to nationals of US treaty countries, and Russia isn't one. Which countries are, how a second citizenship helps, what to invest.
EB-1C green card: a business owner's route via L-1A
How a company owner gets a US green card through their own American branch: the L-1A for a new office, the manager requirements and the EB-1C petition.
EB-1A or O-1: which US talent visa to choose
The O-1 is a work visa for up to 3 years through an employer or agent; the EB-1A is a green card with no employer. Criteria, 2026 fees and how to combine them.
US talent visa: which professions qualify for the O-1
Any profession can qualify for the O-1 if you are among the best in your field. O-1A and O-1B, bloggers, designers and craftspeople, and how to prove acclaim.
Romanian citizenship by descent: the 2026 conditions
Who qualifies for Romanian citizenship by descent, why law 14/2025 requires a B1 certificate, which documents are collected and how long the wait really is.
A bank account in the UAE: checks and reasons for refusal
A UAE account needs an Emirates ID, a local number and proof of the source of funds. Timelines, bank requirements and the usual reasons for refusal.
Tax filing in Georgia: rs.ge deadlines and nil returns
A sole trader in Georgia files monthly by the 15th through the rs.ge portal. What to do with no turnover, how to pay the tax and when to hire an accountant.
UAE golden visa for property: the AED 2m threshold
A 10-year UAE golden visa comes with AED 2m paid for property. Completed housing in Dubai gives a 2-year visa. Conditions, timelines and mortgages.
Taxes for sole traders in Armenia: 1%, 10% and more
Turnover tax in Armenia: 1% for activities on the high-tech list, 10% for other services, an AMD 115m threshold and fixed monthly contributions.
Georgia's 1% tax: who gets small business status
Small business status gives a sole trader 1% on turnover up to GEL 500,000. Who is refused, which income falls outside it and when the rate rises to 3%.
UAE staff visas 2026: quotas and establishment card
You cannot hire in the UAE without an establishment card, a MoHRE file and a free visa quota. The order of steps, timelines and permits from AED 250.
Abu Dhabi licences 2026: what a foreigner can get
The Mobdea licence in Abu Dhabi is open to Emirati women only and Tajer runs through a partner. Here is what a foreigner can actually get, and the fees.
A US visa from Georgia 2026: filing, waits and the bond
Interview booking in Tbilisi runs on a separate system, not ustraveldocs. Georgian citizens face a visa bond from 2026. What that means for Russians.
UAE or Hong Kong: residency for an entrepreneur
A UAE golden visa from AED 2m against Hong Kong: an entrepreneur visa with no threshold and an investment scheme from HKD 30m. Taxes and timelines compared.
A DIFC holding in 2026: rules, fees and the January deadline
DIFC dropped the qualifying criteria for holding companies on 24 July 2026. Existing structures have until 24 January or face a fine of up to $20,000.
Buying property in Georgia: checks and risks in 2026
The residency threshold for property in Georgia rose from $100,000 to $150,000. How to check encumbrances, why farmland is closed and what registration costs.
Opening a company in Dubai in 2026: steps and prices
A licence in 5 minutes for AED 1,370, the Invest in Dubai single window and what the Unified Licence really is. The real steps and the ones needing a trip.
UAE taxes 2026: 9% corporate tax and relief until 2029
UAE corporate tax: 0% up to AED 375,000 and 9% above it. Small business relief now runs to 2029. The 15% top-up only touches groups above €750m.
Work permits in Georgia 2026: who needs one and who doesn't
From March 2026 a foreigner in Georgia needs a labour right: a fee from GEL 200, employer turnover from GEL 50,000 and a GEL 2,000 fine for working without it.
A UAE visa for freelancers: Golden or Green in 2026
There is no Golden Visa category for freelancers. The real route is the 5-year Green Visa: a MOHRE permit, a degree and AED 360,000 income for two years.
Europe's startup visas: France, Spain, Portugal, Estonia
Four startup routes compared: who assesses the project, how much money to show, how long a decision takes and where Russian citizens are not accepted.
France's start-up visa: the talent card — porteur de projet
Three routes on the French talent card: a company from 30,000 €, a project recognised by the ministry, investment from 300,000 €. Fees and timelines.
Georgia or Armenia: where to set up as a sole trader
A sole trader in Georgia from $170 with 1% tax against Armenia from $450 with a bank account: taxes, timelines from one day, remote registration.
What Georgian residence costs in 2026: prices from $170
Real prices for Georgian residence in 2026: business and work from $170, property from $340. What's included, timelines and state fees.
12 questions for a relocation expert: a checklist
What the price covers, realistic timelines, licences and the red flags: prepayment before a contract and a promised “100% guarantee”.
A Schengen visa to Spain from Armenia: a step-by-step guide
From personal experience: a Schengen visa to Spain from Armenia without residency — documents, the social card, BLS booking, timings and fees.
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