Self-employed: LLC and a talent visa
A company in three days — or status based on achievements
A company in the US can be set up in one to three days, and you don’t need an SSN, nor status: an LLC is registered by a non-resident online. But the company does not provide status, and this must be understood before, not after. Status is granted by the O-1 talent visa — and this is the only work-based category that requires no employer and does not run into a pause, because it is non-immigrant.
Who it suits. For freelancers and entrepreneurs who need a US company and a bank account. For professionals with a portfolio, awards, publications, and press coverage — those for whom O-1 is achievable.
What is included
- We check whether your path leads to a visa given the pause on immigration visa issuance Russian citizens from January 21, 2026 — and if not, we build it through a change of status within the US or via a second passport under the current State Department list
- Choosing the right state of registration for your needs — state filing fees range from 50–800 $, and they vary
- LLC registration, obtaining EIN and ITIN if required
- Company bank account and accountant search
- Tax status breakdown: three layers of tax, W-8BEN form, reporting — calculated by an accountant, matched by us
- We make it clear that a company on its own does not grant status
What the package does not include
Paid separately and directly, with no markup from us.
- The bank decides: the bank opens the account on its own terms and may refuse — we prepare the package and go with you
- Representation before USCIS: only a licensed ttorney licensed in the state or DOJ-accredited representative (8 CFR 292.1) — we prepare matter and we find a suitable professional, who then signs the application
- State registration and annual report fees: 50–800 $ and 50–300 $, paid directly
- Bookkeeping and tax filings: handled by an accountant, we find one for you
- Tax consultations: three layers of tax, FBAR and FATCA — this is work for a licensed specialist
- ⚠️ E-2 visa: Russia has no E-2 treaty with the US, so Russian citizens cannot apply — only through a second citizenship from a treaty country
On January 21, 2026, the State Department suspended the issuance of immigration visas to citizens of 75 countries, and Russia is on that list. Applications accept applications, schedule and conduct interviews — but do not issue the visa. Non-immigrant visas (B1/B2, F-1, O-1, L-1) are not affected by the pause. That means the path the market keeps selling — ’apply and wait’ consulate» — it now fails to go through to the end, no matter how flawless the matter. Exactly two workarounds exist: a status change within the US if you are already in the country on a valid status, and a second passport from a country not on the list. We check both and tell you which applies to you — before you commit to anything you will pay. No end date has been set for the pause, so we keep your passport we check against the current list as of the date of your enquiry.
Russia has no E-2 treaty with the US, so the E-2 investor visa for a citizen of Russia is entirely out of reach — regardless of the investment amount. The market occasionally offers it without stating this condition. The only workaround is a second citizenship country that has such a treaty — Turkey, for example.
In the USA, only a licensed attorney may represent a person before USCIS for compensation, licensed in the state, or an accredited representative of the Ministry of Justice. Everything else constitutes unauthorized practice of immigration law, which carries its own separate article. That is why we honestly divide the work: analysis, documents, translations, the evidence folder and the landing are on us; the USCIS application is signed by licensed professional, and you know their name from day one.
State selection, registration, EIN, ITIN, company bank account, finding an accountant, and a sales tax permit.
Gathering supporting evidence, recommendation letters, I-129 petition with an attorney, consular stage.
- Portfolio review for eligibility — before we start, and honestly
- Drafting recommendation letters and coordinating with referees
- I-129 petition through a licensed attorney; $530 filing fee billed separately
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. SVOY initial consultation — 150 $, credited in the cost of support. The short initial call is free.
Other points
Housing rental and purchase, documents, bank accounts and taxes, schooling, driving licence — 30 services in the USA, each has its own price.
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