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:
- General director of a joint stock company
- General director of a joint enterprise
- General director of an enterprise
- General director of general directorship
- General director of an inter-industry scientific venture
- General director of a production facility
- Director of a Department
- Director (deputy) of a Branch Office
- Director of a Plant
- Director of Economics
- Director of a Representative Office
- Director of a factory
- Director (executive) of a management board
- Director (head, executive) of an enterprise
- Director of a firm
- Director of a joint stock company
- Director of a joint enterprise
- IT security engineer
- Engineer of automation and mechanization of production procedures
- President of association (corporation, trust etc.) (economic organizations)
- Chairman of the Board of Directors
- 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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