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“We moved from Moscow and never went back”: one family’s story

4 October 2026 7.2K 34 Bookmark Share:
“We moved from Moscow and never went back”: one family’s story

An honest look at year one: what was hard, what surprised them and what they’d redo.

What changed

  • Processing times shortened to 15–20 days.
  • Electronic document submission introduced.
  • New grounds for renewal were added.
  • Financial self-sufficiency checks simplified.

The new rules apply to everyone who filed after the changes took effect, as well as to those with pending procedures.