Where do most Russian speakers in the US live?

New York (Brighton Beach, Rego Park), Miami (Sunny Isles Beach), Los Angeles (West Hollywood, Glendale), San Francisco, Chicago, Boston.

Can you work in the US without a Green Card?

Yes — through work visas: H-1B (specialists), O-1 (extraordinary ability), L-1 (intracompany transfer). The H-1B is issued via lottery every April.

What is an ITIN and who needs one?

ITIN (Individual Taxpayer Identification Number) — a tax number for those without an SSN. Needed for paying taxes, opening a bank account, and certain financial transactions.

Which state is best for business?

Florida (no state income tax), Texas (no state income tax), Delaware (corporate law), Wyoming (privacy for LLCs).

Russians in the USA — cities, life, immigration, and community

What needs to be done in the USA?

Select the services you need — the total is shown at the bottom. Send the list and we’ll get back to you for each line.

Two or more services — minus 5% on each

Prices are in US dollars and are all-inclusive — nothing is added on top. USCIS and State Department government fees are paid separately and directly to the authority: we state their amounts and show the receipts. Sales tax in the US is set by the state and city, so we do not quote it as a we don’t hide anything — the price you see is the final price. A consultation if you are not sure where to start — 150 $, it is applied toward the cost of the service.

Visa and residence permit

I-94 review and unlawful presence calculationwe count by days and give you the date after which the ban becomes ten yearsWhat is included →200 $
I-539 status extensionagency fee approximately 470 $ paid directlyWhat is included →700 $
B1/B2 visa: initial consultationnot a separate service, but the first step of the package: a 60–90 minute review, an assessment of your chances, and a strategy. Included in the package price; after a refusal 200 $What is included →150 $
B1/B2 visa, turnkeystarts with an initial consultation at 150 $, which is included in the total price. Consular fee 185 $ included; DS-160, documents, appointment, interview prep; after a refusal 800 $, children under 14 — 600 $What is included →750 $
B1/B2 visa with conciergeeverything from the concierge package plus a bot that books newly opened slots — interviews sooner than through standard channels; interpreter, hotel, flights; all fees includedWhat is included →from $1,150
B1/B2 visa: complex case, personal handlingdenials, violations, extended stays, public profile; cases led by the practice founder, client intake is limitedWhat is included →1 500 $

Documents and daily life

SSN — application supportWhat is included →150 $
ITIN via Form W-7, if you are not eligible for an SSNWhat is included →250 $
State driver’s licence: booking, theory, and drivingin the USA, a driver’s license is the primary identity document, not just a driving permitWhat is included →300 $
Translation and notarization, per documentWhat is included →60 $
Apostille on a U.S. documentWhat is included →180 $
A US phone number and mailing address for incoming postWhat is included →120 $

Housing

Renting without a credit history or SSNsearch, contract review, explanation of what replaces a credit historyWhat is included →400 $
⚠️ Checking the state and the plot before buyingTexas prohibits Russian citizens from buying real estate; Florida bans purchases of agricultural land and property within ten miles of military facilitiesWhat is included →350 $
Finding a property and verifying titleWhat is included →700 $

School and children

Enrolment in a state schoolschool is free and may not ask about a child’s immigration statusWhat is included →400 $
Grade recognition and diploma translationWhat is included →250 $
State vaccination schedule and catching up on missing vaccinesWhat is included →150 $
Newborn documents: birth certificate, SSN, US passportthe full package; we do not organise birth trips — decree of 6 August 2026What is included →1 500 $

Taxes, banking, business

Personal bank account without an SSNWhat is included →250 $
Building a credit history from scratchcard selection and step-by-step guide: without a credit history you won’t get housing or a mortgageWhat is included →200 $
LLC turnkey: state selection, registration, EINstate fees 50–800 $ and annual report 50–300 $ are paid directlyWhat is included →700 $
Company bank accountWhat is included →350 $
Finding an accountant and setting up bookkeepingUS tax status is handled by an accountant: three layers of tax, W-8BEN, FBAR, and FATCAWhat is included →250 $

Car and driving licence

Finding and inspecting a second-hand carVIN history check, inspection, DMV registrationWhat is included →300 $
Car insurance without a US driving historyWhat is included →150 $

Didn’t find your task? Describe it in the request or open full price list in the USA.

Popular bundles in the USA

If you have several tasks at once: a package costs less than the same services booked separately.

From an honest assessment of your chances to the day of the interview

· Odds assessment before applying
· DS-160 and interview appointment
· Interview practice and support up to submission day

from 750 $Contents and price →Flat rate for up to four people, not per head

· Analysis for each adult
· First documents for everyone: SSN, driving licence, bank account
· School for children and vaccinations

1 200 $Contents and price →SSN, bank account, phone, address, and school — within the first seven days

· SSN or ITIN
· Bank account, number, and address
· Enrolling your child in school

400 $Contents and price →

How we work

1Select servicesor describe your task in your own words if it’s not on the list.
2We respond within two hoursduring business hours — via Telegram, WhatsApp, or email, whichever works best for you.
3We quote the final price before paymentand separately — what is not included: government fees, translations, charges.
4The specialist works on-siteand you stay connected with us from the first question to the final result.

How to pay

Payment method depends on the country and service — we’ll specify it along with the price before you begin of work. Each price indicates whether government fees are included. Where applicable, we issue an invoice and contract. The consultation is credited toward the cost of the service.

If something went wrong

If the work fell through on our end or we were unable to complete it, we refund money. No one can guarantee approval: scheduling, timelines, and decisions on visas and residence permits or account depend solely on the authority and the bank. We prepare documents so that there are no questions about them, and we stay with you until you get an answer.

The country at a glance

The Russian-speaking diaspora in the USA numbers more than 3 million people. SVOY brings them together into a single network — from New York to Los Angeles, from Miami to Chicago.

Entry and residence permit

A visa is required

A B1/B2 visa is required. ESTA for citizens of visa-waiver countries.

Paths to a residence permit

Green Card through employer sponsorship (EB-1, EB-2, EB-3)
Green Card through family (Family-Based)
O-1 visa — for individuals of extraordinary ability
EB-5 Investor Visa — from $800K in investment
DV Lottery — the annual Green Card lottery
Asylum / Refugee status

Cost of living

Very high (varies by state)

Advantages

The world’s largest economy and job market
A large Russian-speaking diaspora
Cultural diversity and opportunity
High salaries in IT, healthcare, and finance
Florida has no state income tax

Downsides

Private healthcare — very expensive without insurance
Complex and lengthy immigration system
High cost of living in major cities
A car is essential in most cities
Federal + state + municipal taxes

Cities in USA

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Miami

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Miami is the main Russian-speaking hub in Florida and one of the most popular US cities among Russian-speaking émigrés.

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New York

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New York is the largest hub of the Russian-speaking diaspora in the United States. Brighton Beach, Rego Park, Forest Hills.

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Los Angeles

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LA is a major hub for the Russian-speaking diaspora on the West Coast. West Hollywood, Glendale.

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Schools and universities USA

Where to take your child and where to study yourself: public and private options schools, language courses, colleges, and universities. A city-by-city breakdown — from those who who study and bring their children there.

Schools and kindergartens

Universities and colleges

Program selection, documentation, diploma recognition, and filing — this is a service SVOY. Applying to universities abroad follows its own rules, and deadlines submission is almost everywhere earlier than it seems.

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Russians in the USA

What needs to be done in the USA?

Visa and residence permit

Documents and daily life

Housing

School and children

Taxes, banking, business

Car and driving licence

Popular bundles in the USA

How we work

The country at a glance

Entry and residence permit

A visa is required

Paths to a residence permit

Cost of living

Advantages

Downsides

Cities in USA

Miami

New York

Los Angeles

Schools and universities USA

Schools and kindergartens

Universities and colleges

Questions about life in USA

Tell us what you need — we’ll respond within two hours

Community chats in USA