Moving to California from CIS Countries 2025–2026

Complete step-by-step guides for immigrants from Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, and other CIS countries: documents, banking, SIM cards, housing, taxes, insurance, jobs, and life in California – updated for 2025–2026.

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Move to California 2025: H-1B Visa Changes, Costs & Trump Restrictions
Alex Drill

Move to California 2025: H-1B Visa Changes, Costs & Trump Restrictions

Discover everything you need to know about relocating to California in 2025 under the latest H-1B visa regulations. This guide covers expected policy changes under the second Trump administration, increased USCIS filing fees, premium processing updates, California-specific costs (housing, taxes, salary requirements), employer sponsorship trends in Silicon Valley and Los Angeles, and step-by-step advice for tech workers, engineers, and other specialty occupation professionals planning their U.S. move. Stay ahead with the most current 2025 H-1B insights.

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