and now share our experience and knowledge with you
We’ve moved from six different countries, built our lives locally
Our entire team has gone through personal immigration
IMIGRATA was founded by immigrants who went through all the challenges of relocation long before modern online tools became easily accessible.
We work with both individual relocations and corporate clients — including business transfers, team moves, and startup relocations.
We work with both individual relocations and corporate clients — including business transfers, team moves, and startup relocations.
Our team
IMIGRATA is the result of the experience of hundreds of relocators and the expertise of professionals who make moving simple, fast, and affordable.
Born in Kyiv, Ukraine, Alex became an immigrant at the age of 15, when he moved to Atlanta, USA.
Although he hates the expression "a serial entrepreneur", he certainly qualifies to be so called. He founded over a dozen companies in various industries: IT, travel, entertainment, HoReCa, publishing.
Most of Alex’s projects were pioneers in their fields: the first Russian transit hotel, the first restaurant employing all identical-twin staff, the first major GLBTQ social dating network for CIS countries, the first Jewish & Masonic cocktail bar, and many other firsts.
Alex is currently going through his second immigration — this time to Portugal. He believes that immigration is a new start that most people need in their lives.
Although he hates the expression "a serial entrepreneur", he certainly qualifies to be so called. He founded over a dozen companies in various industries: IT, travel, entertainment, HoReCa, publishing.
Most of Alex’s projects were pioneers in their fields: the first Russian transit hotel, the first restaurant employing all identical-twin staff, the first major GLBTQ social dating network for CIS countries, the first Jewish & Masonic cocktail bar, and many other firsts.
Alex is currently going through his second immigration — this time to Portugal. He believes that immigration is a new start that most people need in their lives.
Founder & CEO
Alex Khodorkovsky
Pavel is a seasoned nomad and an immigration specialist since 2020.
Before he became a pro in immigration to Europe, i.e. startup visas, entrepreneur, global talent and golden visa programs, he was actually an orientalist. He is just as versed in the history and how different ancient temples are built as he is in digital nomad visa programs.
He has lived in Poland, the Netherlands, Armenia and Tunisia outside of his former home country Russia.
He currently works out of a remote office in Montenegro.
Before he became a pro in immigration to Europe, i.e. startup visas, entrepreneur, global talent and golden visa programs, he was actually an orientalist. He is just as versed in the history and how different ancient temples are built as he is in digital nomad visa programs.
He has lived in Poland, the Netherlands, Armenia and Tunisia outside of his former home country Russia.
He currently works out of a remote office in Montenegro.
Head of operations
Pavel Smirnov
Polina is a graduate of the Institute of Journalism & Literary Creativity in St. Petersburg, Russia. She has two higher educations and is professionally engaged in fashion, art and the new ethics; she writes articles and lectures. She is the founder of the School "FASHION + ART", curator of exhibitions, editor-in-chief of the book series "Architectural Heritage of Russia", participant in international conferences on fashion & art.
At IMIGRATA, Polina is a lead expert on all Spanish immigration programs.
She considers herself a half-immigrant splitting her time equally between Russia & Spain since 2012.
At IMIGRATA, Polina is a lead expert on all Spanish immigration programs.
She considers herself a half-immigrant splitting her time equally between Russia & Spain since 2012.
Head of Spanish department
Polina Ukhanova
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Ice is a Portuguese program expert. Born and bred in a Portuguese village, he knows not only immigration law tricks but also local life, traditions, and real integration secrets. No fancy diplomas, but never missed a team meeting — because experience and genuine involvement beat paper qualifications.
Calm and balanced by nature, he weighs decisions carefully and suggests the warmest, most soulful Portuguese way to solve tricky problems. Ice talks little, but every “meow” hits the point. Efficient as a solar panel—no stress, no wasted energy, only action when truly needed. His perfectionism and organizational skills ensure every project, meeting, and task under his watch is flawless and detail-perfect.
As the founder’s executive assistant, Ice keeps the schedule tight, priorities straight, and throws in “mandatory relaxation protocols” for top management when stress hits. Ready to work round the clock, he’s always there—whether advising on relocation or setting the cozy home vibe.
Ice is a Portuguese program expert. Born and bred in a Portuguese village, he knows not only immigration law tricks but also local life, traditions, and real integration secrets. No fancy diplomas, but never missed a team meeting — because experience and genuine involvement beat paper qualifications.
Calm and balanced by nature, he weighs decisions carefully and suggests the warmest, most soulful Portuguese way to solve tricky problems. Ice talks little, but every “meow” hits the point. Efficient as a solar panel—no stress, no wasted energy, only action when truly needed. His perfectionism and organizational skills ensure every project, meeting, and task under his watch is flawless and detail-perfect.
As the founder’s executive assistant, Ice keeps the schedule tight, priorities straight, and throws in “mandatory relaxation protocols” for top management when stress hits. Ready to work round the clock, he’s always there—whether advising on relocation or setting the cozy home vibe.
Specialist in Portuguese Programs, Corporate Stress Management & Executive Assistant to the Founder
Ice
Vlad invests his resources and expertise in the fields of his personal interests that are related to improving people’s lives: HR-tech, sport apps and health-tech projects. Although not yet an immigrant himself, Vlad is a real world nomad, spending a good chunk of his time in Bali, surfing the Indonesian waves.
Vlad is responsible for technological solutions, drawing up technical requirements, selecting vendors and partners and is basically in charge of the "tech" part in our Legaltech startup.
The past year Vlad has spent trying out nomad life in at least a half-dozen of East-Asian countries and he has the best looking Instagram out of all of us.
Vlad is responsible for technological solutions, drawing up technical requirements, selecting vendors and partners and is basically in charge of the "tech" part in our Legaltech startup.
The past year Vlad has spent trying out nomad life in at least a half-dozen of East-Asian countries and he has the best looking Instagram out of all of us.
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Vlad Konovalov
Ícaro is a lawyer passionate about international challenges, he had a career built on civil litigation, visa and nationality consulting, and administrative processes. Ícaro has helped countless people turn their dreams into reality with strategic and precise legal solutions.
Currently, he is continuing professional education as a PhD candidate in Legal and Business Sciences at the University of Coimbra. His academic journey also includes a Master’s in International Law from the University of Porto and a Law degree from the Catholic University of Santos. He has also worked in maritime mediation, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering.
Currently, he is continuing professional education as a PhD candidate in Legal and Business Sciences at the University of Coimbra. His academic journey also includes a Master’s in International Law from the University of Porto and a Law degree from the Catholic University of Santos. He has also worked in maritime mediation, anti-corruption, and anti-money laundering.
Senior Staff Attorney
Ícaro Couto
Anna heads our student programs department and knows everything about legalization in Portugal through professional courses and higher education (Bachelors, Masters, Ph.D.)
She will help you if you are planning to move to Portugal on a D4 visa or through legalization from within using articles 91 and 92 (professional courses and higher education).
Anna is a PhD candidate in law. Her specialization is European Union and International law. In Portugal, she is working on her dissertation at the University of Madeira and if you are planning to move to this picturesque island, she will advise you on local life there.
She will help you if you are planning to move to Portugal on a D4 visa or through legalization from within using articles 91 and 92 (professional courses and higher education).
Anna is a PhD candidate in law. Her specialization is European Union and International law. In Portugal, she is working on her dissertation at the University of Madeira and if you are planning to move to this picturesque island, she will advise you on local life there.
Head of Education programs
Anna Bugaeva
Dmitry is the youngest member of our team. At 19 he moved alone to Portugal from St. Petersburg to the island of Madeira, found work, enrolled into university and applied for residence on his own. After a year of island life, he chose Lisbon, where he moved to go to University of Lisbon. Now at 22, he studies finance at the University and works at IMIGRATA, helping new immigrants to understand all the intricacies of Portuguese immigration.
Traveling has always been an important part of his life, and the frequent change of countries and locations helped him quickly understand the nitty gritty of relocation. Now living in Portugal, Dmitry enjoys the opportunity to easily discover European countries.
Traveling has always been an important part of his life, and the frequent change of countries and locations helped him quickly understand the nitty gritty of relocation. Now living in Portugal, Dmitry enjoys the opportunity to easily discover European countries.
Legal assistant
Dmitrii Zaev
Alexandra moved to Portugal in 2022 with her family on a D3 visa, which she handled on her own. Alexandra is a physics engineer by her first education, so structural thinking and organization of processes are her strengths.
She came to IMIGRATA with extensive experience in managing and filing for digital nomad, D3, D7, D2 programs, AIMA — 90.2, family reunification, as well as Article 122 and 88.2/89.2. Alexandra has successful experience in filing for resident visas from Russia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, Israel, Poland, Spain, Ireland, Romania, Cyprus, Indonesia.
In Portugal, she lives 10 minutes from the ocean, which is perfect for her new hobby — surfing.
She came to IMIGRATA with extensive experience in managing and filing for digital nomad, D3, D7, D2 programs, AIMA — 90.2, family reunification, as well as Article 122 and 88.2/89.2. Alexandra has successful experience in filing for resident visas from Russia, Serbia, Thailand, Turkey, Israel, Poland, Spain, Ireland, Romania, Cyprus, Indonesia.
In Portugal, she lives 10 minutes from the ocean, which is perfect for her new hobby — surfing.
Portuguese visa specialist
Alexandra Kulikova
Ilia studied to be a doctor, but changed his mind and left medical school for business. For more than 8 years he has been developing his own project related to tourism and corporate event planning.
His personal travel experiences prompted him to decide to immigrate. In 2021 he moved to Portugal, sucessuflly prepared his D7 program case on his own and received his Portuguese resident card later.
After relocation, Ilya realized just how much immigration can change a person’s life for the better, and decided that he wanted to help others in this important process. He left tourism for immigration and now solves the most complex immigration cases of our clients in Portugal.
His personal travel experiences prompted him to decide to immigrate. In 2021 he moved to Portugal, sucessuflly prepared his D7 program case on his own and received his Portuguese resident card later.
After relocation, Ilya realized just how much immigration can change a person’s life for the better, and decided that he wanted to help others in this important process. He left tourism for immigration and now solves the most complex immigration cases of our clients in Portugal.
Portuguese visa specialist
Ilia Gorodetsky
Before taking up immigration, Irina was already a second-generation immigrant who had to deal with all the bureaucratic processes involved in obtaining a residence permit in Italy since childhood.
Over the past three years, she has assisted international students with obtaining residence permits to study in various Italian cities including Milan, Rome and Verona.
Irina has lived in Italy practically all her life and will be able to prepare you for life in this wonderful country. She will also help ease the bureaucratic process, which is often difficult to understand in advance.
Regardless of the type of visa you want to move on — whether for study or digital nomads — Irina will work with you to find the best option for your situation.
Over the past three years, she has assisted international students with obtaining residence permits to study in various Italian cities including Milan, Rome and Verona.
Irina has lived in Italy practically all her life and will be able to prepare you for life in this wonderful country. She will also help ease the bureaucratic process, which is often difficult to understand in advance.
Regardless of the type of visa you want to move on — whether for study or digital nomads — Irina will work with you to find the best option for your situation.
Italian programs specialist
Irina Yuriv
Alina moved to Germany 9 years ago completely alone and not knowing the German language. She changed several visas, had her diploma recognized and obtained a work visa. Alina is a construction engineer by education, but 5 years ago she started her activity as a relocation agent. Having traveled all this way on her own, Alina knows how to put together documents for a successful visa application.
Having chosen Germany as a country for immigration, she still does not miss the opportunity to live in new places — moving within Germany every couple of years. She will not only help you to get a visa and relocated, but also guide you on further opportunities and help you find a job in Germany.
Having chosen Germany as a country for immigration, she still does not miss the opportunity to live in new places — moving within Germany every couple of years. She will not only help you to get a visa and relocated, but also guide you on further opportunities and help you find a job in Germany.
German programs specialist
Alina Savilova
Juliana has a law degree from FGV in Rio de Janeiro and studied abroad in Australia, where she broadened her worldview, cultural understanding, and English skills.
In 2022, she moved to Portugal to pursue a master’s degree. During the last few years, she has worked at different law firms in Lisbon, specializing in immigration.
This combination of academic training, personal experience, and professional practice has made her a professional with a global vision and in-depth knowledge of international mobility and legal processes. In her free time, Juliana loves to travel, discover new places, and learn about different cultures.
In 2022, she moved to Portugal to pursue a master’s degree. During the last few years, she has worked at different law firms in Lisbon, specializing in immigration.
This combination of academic training, personal experience, and professional practice has made her a professional with a global vision and in-depth knowledge of international mobility and legal processes. In her free time, Juliana loves to travel, discover new places, and learn about different cultures.
Legal assistant
Juliana Poubel
Fatima Gonçalves is your go-to person if you’re already in Portugal and need help settling in. With more than 20 years of local experience, she’s helped countless newcomers tackle everyday challenges, from navigating paperwork to finding the best ways to adapt and feel at home. Fatima is all about making your transition smooth—whether you need practical advice, help with daily tasks, or support with settling in.
While she’s also a certified translator and a former English teacher, Fatima’s main focus is on managing services and making sure our clients get the support they need once they’ve arrived in Portugal. Her concierge approach means you always have someone on your side for the real-life help that matters most.
While she’s also a certified translator and a former English teacher, Fatima’s main focus is on managing services and making sure our clients get the support they need once they’ve arrived in Portugal. Her concierge approach means you always have someone on your side for the real-life help that matters most.
Adaptation manager
Fatima Goncalves
Svyatoslav moved to Spain in 2022 and obtained his residence permit through the program of learning Spanish.
He gathered a database of all suitable language courses for the resident program and will be your experienced guide for this as well as the Digital Nomad program.
Svyatoslav is our country manager in Spain and is responsible for the process of fast and easy legalization of clients there. He lives in Valencia.
He gathered a database of all suitable language courses for the resident program and will be your experienced guide for this as well as the Digital Nomad program.
Svyatoslav is our country manager in Spain and is responsible for the process of fast and easy legalization of clients there. He lives in Valencia.
Country manager — Spain
Svyatoslav Afanasov
Matheus is the youngest member of our team. At just 18, he left Brazil on his own and moved to Portugal to start a new life and pursue personal and professional growth. A few years later, he’s found the perfect balance between studying, working, and living abroad.
He’s currently studying cybersecurity and working at IMIGRATA, managing our social media and communications, and helping fellow Brazilians discover the unique services that make their move to Portugal smooth and successful.
Moving abroad alone at such a young age shaped his worldview and strengthened his determination.
He’s currently studying cybersecurity and working at IMIGRATA, managing our social media and communications, and helping fellow Brazilians discover the unique services that make their move to Portugal smooth and successful.
Moving abroad alone at such a young age shaped his worldview and strengthened his determination.
Social media manager
Matheus Speciato
Kseniia lives in Spain and knows the Schengen visa process inside out. With nearly seven years of hands-on experience, she’s helped clients in visa centers and consultancies get their paperwork sorted and their visas approved—no fuss, no stress.
As our Client Manager and Schengen Visa Specialist, Kseniia makes things simple and practical for you every step of the way. She guides you through collecting documents, filling out forms, booking travel and insurance, and handling those extra consulate requirements. She’s always available for questions and direct support—so you’re never stuck on your own.
As our Client Manager and Schengen Visa Specialist, Kseniia makes things simple and practical for you every step of the way. She guides you through collecting documents, filling out forms, booking travel and insurance, and handling those extra consulate requirements. She’s always available for questions and direct support—so you’re never stuck on your own.
Client manager
Kseniya Vikhlyaeva
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IMIGRATA dba Visa Express, Inc.
4651 Roswell Road, Suite 309-D
Atlanta, GA 30342
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IMIGRATA dba Visa Express, Inc.
4651 Roswell Road, Suite 309-D
Atlanta, GA 30342
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