Our consulting firm’s story
In 2011, Mark Taylor, an American citizen, experienced difficulties in finding a lawyer who could help him immigrate to Ukraine, take care of the onerous paperwork and clearly explain how the country’s migration system worked. After meeting Petro Zalizniak, then a recent graduate from Migration Clinical Program in Italy, he helped create Zalizniak & Associates, a firm specialized in Ukraine immigration.
At Zalizniak & Associates, we find our strength in the combined years of studies and hard work which helped to deliver consistent and tangible results for our clients. We make sure we thoroughly understand their needs and find all possible courses of action to get them to their goals. We explain things clearly and go all the way to serve their interests, and we make sure their cases are resolved within the necessary time frames. We take the pressure off their shoulders so they can focus on the things that matter to them, while we take great care in making their journey to Ukraine as smooth as possible.
About Zalizniak & Associates
Founded in 2011
50 people in their team
Practice areas
Languages spoken
5 / 5
05/12/2025
Aleks:
My family and I immigrated to Ukraine for a few years. We were not able to navigate the complex Ukra ...
5 / 5
03/12/2025
Findlay:
Top-notch experience; I just got my residence permit for my 7th year living in Ukraine. The Zaliznia ...
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Immigration
Our consulting firm’s story
In 2011, Mark Taylor, an American citizen, experienced difficulties in finding a lawyer who could help him immigrate to Ukraine, take care of the onerous paperwork and clearly explain how the country’s migration system worked. After meeting Petro Zalizniak, then a recent graduate from Migration Clinical Program in Italy, he helped create Zalizniak & Associates, a firm specialized in Ukraine immigration.
At Zalizniak & Associates, we find our strength in the combined years of studies and hard work which helped to deliver consistent and tangible results for our clients. We make sure we thoroughly understand their needs and find all possible courses of action to get them to their goals. We explain things clearly and go all the way to serve their interests, and we make sure their cases are resolved within the necessary time frames. We take the pressure off their shoulders so they can focus on the things that matter to them, while we take great care in making their journey to Ukraine as smooth as possible.
5 / 5
05/12/2025
Aleks:
My family and I immigrated to Ukraine for a few years. We were not able to navigate the complex Ukrainian immigration procedures and had other family things to deal with. Zalizniak and Associates Ukraine Immigration Consulting handled my case with professionalism, precision, full understanding and support, everything was delivered exactly as promised and within the time framework discussed. They are worth every penny spent. I thank you so much for helping me and my family and I wish your Team the best.
5 / 5
03/12/2025
Findlay:
Top-notch experience; I just got my residence permit for my 7th year living in Ukraine. The Zalizniak brothers provide a friendly, professional, and comprehensive service for any foreigners who wish to live, work, marry, or conduct business in Ukraine. They advised me and provided full and direct support multiple times for visas, residence permit, tax ID registration, and further advised on matters relating to marriage, divorce, property purchase, company registration, taxation, employment, and investment. They are highly knowledgeable and very reliable. I never in 7 years experienced a situation or problem for which they did not know the solution. If you need any legal assistance as a foreigner in Ukraine, look no further.
5 / 5
01/12/2025
Sam:
Petro, Pavlo and the others came through for me during an extremely difficult time during which my visa-free time in Ukraine had expired. I was afraid I may be deported and separated from my fiance (now my wife) who was a Ukrainian citizen. I needed to do very, very little. Zalizniak and Associates took care of everything. Within a few months, I had my temporary residence, which they've helped me renew every year since with ease. Beyond that, Petro has been an indispensible resource with any and all questions related to navigating life as an immigrant in Ukraine. He doesn't just advocate for hsi clients, he empowers his clients to advocate for themselves. That's a rare quality. Looking forward to getting my permanent residence soon.
5 / 5
28/11/2025
Brandon:
"This consulting company operates with exceptional standards and performance. As a client, the process was seamless; I simply had to show up when my physical presence was required, and they handled the rest. They didn't just meet the agreement; they executed every task under extreme conditions, navigating martial law and constant power outages. They truly went above and beyond. A special thanks to Galina, a patient stalwart."
5 / 5
28/11/2025
Tim:
I am delighted to provide a reference for Petro and Pavlo, who have been nothing short of exceptional in the support and services they have provided to me. They are consummate professionals—highly knowledgeable, responsive, and completely dedicated to their clients. Throughout every stage of the visa process, Petro and Pavlo have demonstrated an impressive level of expertise and a genuinely personalised approach. They never tire in their efforts, always going above and beyond to ensure that everything is handled smoothly, accurately, and with the utmost care. Their guidance has consistently been clear, reliable, and delivered with patience and integrity. Thanks to their professionalism and unwavering commitment, navigating visa requirements has been significantly easier and far less stressful. I would not hesitate to recommend Petro and Pavlo to anyone seeking trusted, high-quality support with visas or related services.
5 / 5
27/11/2025
Edison:
Fue excelente el servicio, tenía inconvenientes para tramitar mis papeles, pero recibí muy buena asesoría, y ahora mi esposa y yo tenemos nuestro permiso de residencia
5 / 5
27/11/2025
Lucas:
I highly recommend using Zalizniak and Associates for any of your immigration needs. I have been a client for over two years now, and recommend their services to all of my friends and colleagues living in Ukraine. Petro and his team are always available to answer any questions I have, and have been extremely helpful navigating the immigration process. It is a great relief to know that they are handling my case, and makes the process one less thing for me to worry about.
5 / 5
20/11/2025
Mikhail:
I cannot thank Zalizniak & Associates enough for their exceptional support. As a Ukrainian living under French protection and later moving to Japan, I faced what felt like an impossible situation: Japan required a Ukrainian certificate of family status for my marriage, but I could not return to Ukraine, and my French documents were not accepted. Through a power of attorney, Petro Zalizniak successfully obtained my Ukrainian certificate remotely, something I believed could not be done. His deep understanding of the legal process not only made my marriage in Japan possible but also secured my future. Thank you again for choosing to help me and for guiding me through every step of this journey. Highly recommended to anyone in need of reliable and skilled assistance with Ukrainian legal documents abroad.
5 / 5
17/11/2025
Jean-Frédéric:
Que vous vouliez séjourner en Ukraine à titre personnel ou professionnel, je recommande sans réserve le cabinet Zalizniak & Associate. J'y ai trouvé de vrais spécialistes qualifiés du droit des étrangers, qui m'ont d'abord conseillé avec franchise, puis accompagné à chacune des étapes de mes démarches, allant même au-delà de mes attentes. J'ignore comment j'aurais fait sans eux : leur contribution m'a permis de sortir des méandres administratifs en m'épargnant de nombreux sujets d'inquiétude, et probablement d'écueils. Disponible à tout moment, sérieuse, loyale, proactive, l'équipe sait penser du point de vue de son client. Allez-y sans crainte, vous y trouverez une ligne claire à suivre pour atteindre votre objectifs ... Et des sourires amicaux !
5 / 5
17/11/2025
Bill:
So I have to say that Petro Zalizniak is a great person and very good at what he does, even with the on going war in Ukarine he mangages to keep things I need up to date up to date if Petero says it will get done , Petro will get done gets done and in on time and explaned the best he can I would Recommend Zalizniak and Associates to anyone who needs help, they are good at what they do, and yes you get what you pay for and much more. Thank you Petro for everything, I look forward to working with you in the future and seeing you after the war.