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Our Process

How We Work Clear process, honest advice, no surprises

We've been advising on Russian migration matters since 2003. Our process is straightforward: we listen, we analyse, we advise clearly — and we stay available when questions arise along the way.

No obligation  ·  EN / RU  ·  Moscow-based since 2003

Step by Step

The process from first contact to resolution

Every engagement follows the same straightforward path — whether you have a simple question or a complex multi-year migration matter.

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Get in touch — no obligation

Send us an email or call. Tell us in a few sentences what you're dealing with — your nationality, your purpose (work, residence, visa, legal question) and any relevant background. You don't need to prepare anything formal. We respond within one business day.

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Free initial consultation

We start with a free consultation — a structured conversation in which we ask the questions we need to understand the full picture of your situation. We can do this by email, phone or video call, in English or Russian, whichever works for you. There is no obligation and no fee at this stage.

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Clear assessment of your situation

On the basis of the consultation, we give you a clear assessment: which legal route applies to your situation, what is required, what the realistic timeline looks like, and what — if anything — we would flag as a risk or complication. We don't add steps or complexity that aren't there.

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Document guidance & preparation support

If you decide to proceed, we provide precise guidance on every document required — what it is, where it comes from, how it needs to be prepared and in what format. For organisations, this includes guidance on employer-side obligations. We review documents before submission to catch errors or gaps.

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Progress tracking & questions along the way

Migration processes take time. We're available throughout — to answer questions, clarify next steps, advise if something unexpected arises, and update you on anything that changes in the applicable rules or procedures during your case.

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Ongoing support for corporate clients

For companies that manage migration for multiple employees, we offer an ongoing advisory relationship — a single point of contact, regular compliance briefings, and proactive advice when legislation changes. No retainer is required to get started.

Our Approach

What we believe about good advice

These aren't marketing points — they're the principles that shape how we actually work with clients.

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Accuracy first

We tell you what the law says and what the realistic outcome is — not what you might want to hear. An inaccurate answer that leads to a refusal or a compliance issue costs far more than a clear one delivered upfront.

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Plain language

Russian migration law is complex. We explain it without jargon, in English or Russian, at the level of detail that's actually useful for your decision — not more, not less.

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Proportionate advice

We don't recommend more process or more documentation than your situation requires. If something is straightforward, we say so. If it's genuinely complex, we explain why.

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Realistic timelines

We give you the actual processing times — not optimistic estimates. Planning around realistic timelines avoids pressure, avoidable mistakes and unnecessary urgency later.

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Strict legal boundaries

All advice is given strictly within the framework of Russian law. We do not advise on or facilitate anything outside legal channels — and we're direct about that boundary if a question touches it.

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Available when needed

Migration questions often arise at inconvenient times. We respond to emails and calls within one business day and are reachable throughout an active engagement — not just at scheduled touchpoints.

Ready to start?

Send us a brief description of your situation — we'll respond within one business day with a clear view of the options and next steps.

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No obligation  ·  Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00 MSK  ·  info@visalink-russia.com