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The latest development of the Migration legislation

First of all, we would like to notify you that the Decree #1010n ?Professional positions exempt from 2010 quota requirement for foreign nationals (qualified specialists) that intent work in Russia in 2010? was published on the 13th of January 2010. Decree consists of 22 positions, listed below.

The Decree will become effective 10 days after it was published, therefore, it will soon be possible to apply for work permits for foreign nationals which intent to occupy the positions stipulated in the Decree. Companies that did not submit 2010 quota application in 2009 are also eligible to use the decree to hire foreign nationals.

List of positions:
  1. General director of a joint stock company
  2. General director of a joint enterprise
  3. General director of an enterprise
  4. General director of general directorship
  5. General director of an inter-industry scientific venture
  6. General director of a production facility
  7. Director of a Department
  8. Director (deputy) of a Branch Office
  9. Director of a Plant
  10. Director of Economics
  11. Director of a Representative Office
  12. Director of a factory
  13. Director (executive) of a management board
  14. Director (head, executive) of an enterprise
  15. Director of a firm
  16. Director of a joint stock company
  17. Director of a joint enterprise
  18. IT security engineer
  19. Engineer of automation and mechanization of production procedures
  20. President of association (corporation, trust etc.) (economic organizations)
  21. Chairman of the Board of Directors
  22. Deputy of Chairman of the Board of Directors

We would also like to notify you of the official publication of the correspondent Decrees of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development of Russia. The Decree indicates the distribution of the quota approved by the Government of the Russian Federation for the issuance of work permits and work invitation letters for foreign nationals:
(1) Decree of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation dated December 22, 2009 #1008n ?Quota approved by the Government of the Russian Federation for the issue of work permits for foreign nationals for the year of 2010 and its distribution among regions of the Russian Federation?
(2) Decree of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation dated December 22, 2009 #1009n ?Quota approved by the Government of the Russian Federation for the issuance of work invitation letters for the year of 2010 and its distribution among regions of the Russian Federation?

According to the preliminary information at the end of January 2010 a final Decree with detailed allocation of quota for each company will be published. Therefore, employers that plan on hiring foreign nationals will be eligible to apply for Employment Permits and Work Permits, provided that the requested quota is granted.

Besides, in accordance with Federal Law N347-FZ ?An amendment to Article 45, part 1, and chapter 25.3 part 2 of Tax Code of the Russian Federation? and other relevant regulations, please be advised that as of February, 2010 Federal Migration Service and its territorial divisions will increase the state filing fees for various migration-related services.

State Filing Fees for 2010 are as follows:
  • Employment Permit ? 6 000 rubles;
  • Work Permit ? 2 000 rubles;
  • Letter of Invitation ? 500 rubles;
  • Exit visa ? 600 rubles;
  • Company initial registration at DFMS/FMS ? 1 000 rubles;
  • Extension of Company registration at DFMS/FMS ? 600 rubles;
  • Registration at a place of temporary residence in Russia ? 200 rubles;
  • Registration at a place of stay in Russia ? 2 rubles per day, but no more than 200 rubles;
  • Extension of registration at a place of stay - 2 rubles per day, but no more than 600 rubles.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us we would gladly provide you with necessary advice.

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See more:
- 2015: Changes to the immigration legislation
- 2015: STANDARD WORK PERMITS
- 2015: HIGHLY QUALIFIED SPECIALISTS UPDATE
- Starting 12 December 2014 new labour regulations for foreign workforce
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