- The patent for work in the legal entities - 27.03.2014
FMS of Russia has prepared the amendments to migration legislation which will allow legal entities and individual entrepreneurs to hire foreign citizens on the basis of patents
- FMSD of Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47A) – difficulties, delays, innovations - 25.03.2014
Starting from February 2014, a number of changes connected with new amendments to migration legislation and implementation of new database have been introduced in the Federal Migration Service Department of Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47A) recently
- FMSD of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14A) – difficulties, delays, innovations, move to the new place - 13.03.2014
A great number of changes have been introduced in the Federal Migration Service Department of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14A) recently. Please consider the most important of them
- The quota campaign started in Moscow region - 28.02.2014
On February 19, 2014 the Committee for the Labor and Employment of Moscow region started to accept the documents for quota for foreign labor hire 2015 and quota correction for foreign labor hire in 2014
- Quota campaign in Moscow will start only after the new quota application rules will be adopted - 27.02.2014
Moscow center for labor exchange informs that quota campaign in Moscow will start as soon as the new quota application regulations will be adopted
- UFMS of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14) - work permits on quota-free positions - 17.02.2014
Starting from February 17, 2014 the UFMS of Russia in Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14) started to accept the documents for foreign labor hire permit and work permits within the quota-free position
- The FMS of Russia (Radischevskaya str.) no longer accepts applications for HQSs’ work permits valid in two or more regions - 12.02.2014
Starting from February 11, 2014 the FMS of Russia (V. Radischevskaya str., 4a) has stopped accepting applications for work permits valid in two or more regions
- Changes in the procedure of registering a company within the UFMS of Moscow - 07.02.2014
Starting from January 1, 2014 the procedure of registering a company within the UFMS for processing invitations for foreign citizens has been changed according to the Order of the FMS №390 as of 30.11.2012
- Invitations for foreign citizens – scandals, intrigues, investigations - 07.02.2014
In the light of the recent scandals in state organizations which officials have been illegally issuing dozens of thousands TELEX invitations for foreign citizens, the market of invitation letters for foreign citizens has begun to change
- HQSs’ positions in trade sphere - 05.02.2014
On January 27, 2014 the Order approving positions for which highly qualified specialists can be hired in the sphere of trade if they meet the appropriate requirements was published in Rossiyskaya Gazeta
- UFMS of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14) - applications for quota-free work permits - 04.02.2014
UFMS of Russia of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14) will start to accept the applications for work permits within quota-free positions starting from 10.02.2014
- UFMS of Russia in Moscow - working regime - 30.01.2014
UFMS of Russia in Moscow (Pokrovka str., 42) informs that due to technical problems, the documents for invitation letters will not be accepted and the invitation letters will not be issued on January 30 and 31, 2014
- UFMS of Russia in Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14) - accepts the documents for work permits - 30.01.2014
Starting from January 28, 2014 UFMS of Russia in Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14) started to accept the documents for work permits within the Quota for foreign labor hire approved for 2014
- UFMS of Russia in Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47A) - accepts the documents for work permits - 30.01.2014
Starting from January 28, 2014 UFMS of Russia in Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47A) started to accept the documents for work permits within the Quota for foreign labor hire approved for 2014
- UFMS of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14) - new requirements for medical examination - 30.01.2014
Starting from January 2014, foreign citizens from visa-free countries shall present medical examination and HIV certificates to UFMS of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14) along with other documents before applying for work permit
- New bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47А) - 30.01.2014
Starting from January 1, 2014 the ОКАТО code has been replaced with the ОКТМО code in the bank details of the UFMS of Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47А) on the state fee payments for processing foreign labor hire permits and work permits for foreign citizens
- New bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Moscow (Pokrovka str., 42) - 30.01.2014
Starting from January 1, 2014 the ОКАТО code has been replaced with the ОКТМО code in the bank details of the UFMS of Moscow (Pokrovka str., 42) on the state fee payments for processing visa and invitations to Russia for foreign citizens
- New bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Moscow region (Pyatnitskaya str., 2) - 30.01.2014
Starting from January 1, 2014 the ОКАТО code has been replaced with the ОКТМО code in the bank details of the UFMS of Moscow (Pyatnitskaya, 2) on the state fee payments for processing visa and invitations to Russia for foreign citizens
- New bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14А) - 30.01.2014
Starting from January 1, 2014 the ОКАТО code has been replaced with the ОКТМО code in the bank details of the UFMS of Moscow (Dokukina str., 14А) on the state fee payments for processing foreign labor hire permits and work permits for foreign citizens
- New bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Russia (V. Radischevskaya str., 4a) - 30.01.2014
Starting from January 1, 2014 the ОКАТО code has been replaced with the ОКТМО code in the bank details of the UFMS of Russia (V. Radischevskaya str., 4a) on the state fee payments for processing work permits and invitations for highly qualified specialists and their accompanying family members
- Automatic cancellation of work permits - 28.01.2014
Starting from January 9, 2014 the FMS of Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47a) has introduced another changes aimed at toughening the rules of obtaining permissive documents for foreign citizens from visa-free countries
- Sick leave for foreign citizens - 24.01.2014
The employers in Russia may be obliged to pay insurance fees for temporary disability (sick leave) and maternity for foreign employees
- Changes in the procedure of applying for work permits and patents - 24.01.2014
On January 1, 2014 the Federal law №248-FZ as of 23.07.2013 amending the Federal law №115-FZ "On stay of foreign citizens on the territory of Russia@ ame into force
- Migration and other checks of organizations in 2014 - 24.01.2014
The Prosecutor Office of the Russian Federation have formed the annual consolidated schedule of audits of organizations in 2014
- HQS salary notifications - 22.01.2014
We would like to remind you that January 31 is the last day for HQS salary notifications to be submitted for the forth reporting quarter
- New procedure of notifying the Centre of Employment on employment of foreign workers in Moscow - 22.01.2014
Starting from January 09, 2014 all notifications on the conclusion and termination of labor and civil contracts with foreign citizens from visa free countries as well as on grating them an unpaid leave for more than one month per year shall be submitted to the Moscow Centre of Labor Exchange
- Quota for foreign labor hire 2014 - 21.01.2014
On January 21, 2014 the order of the Ministry of Labor and Social Care N8 as of January 15, 2014 on "Approving of the list of professions (positions) for foreing labor hire in 2014" has been published on its' official web site
- New issue of Migration Newsletter - 10.01.2014
Confidence Group is pleased to announce that the new issue of Migration Newsletter has been published in December, 2013
- The amount of foreign employees in retail industry and the field of sport - 31.12.2013
On December 21, 2013 the Decree № 1191 as of December, 2013 “On Establishing the Allowable Percentage of Foreign Employees in the Retail Industry and the Field of Sport on the Territory of Russia” has been published on the website of the Government of Russia
- The period of stay in Russia for citizens from visa-free countries is limited to 90 days within each 180-day period - 19.12.2013
On December 17, 2013 the draft law “On Amending article 27 of the Federal Law “On the Procedure for Exit from the Russian Federation and Entry into the Russian Federation” and article 5 of the Federal Law “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation” has been adopted by the State Duma in the first and final reading
- Foreign students in Russia - 19.12.2013
On July 05, 2013 the State Duma adopted the Federal Law №203-FZ as of 23.07.2013 “On Amending the Federal Law “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation” and Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation for the Purpose of Creating Additional Favourable Conditions for Foreign Citizens’ Study in the RF”
- Toughening the responsibility for violating the rules of registration of Russian citizens - 19.12.2013
On December 13, 2013 the draft law № 200753-6 toughening the responsibility for violating the rules of registration and migration registration on the territory of Russia for both Russian and foreign citizens was passed in the third reading by the State Duma
- Toughening the responsibility for violating the rules of registration and migration registration – foreign citizens - 19.12.2013
On December 13, 2013 the draft law № 200753-6 toughening the responsibility for violating the rules of registration and migration registration on the territory of Russia for both Russian and foreign citizens was passed by the State Duma in the third reading
- The UFMS of Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47A) no longer accepts and issues documents for foreign labor and HQSs - 16.12.2013
We would like to inform you that starting from December 10, 2013 the UFMS of Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47A) had faced software problems which led to the termination of the reception of documents for foreign labor hire permit and of the issue of work permits (including these for highly qualified specialists)
- New price list for 2014 - 13.12.2013
Confidence Group would like to present the new price list for 2014
- Roundtable discussion on the employment of foreign nationals in Russia - successfully held - 12.12.2013
Confidence Group Company is pleased to announce that the round table discussion on the topic “Outlook for the employment of foreign nationals in Russia. Latest changes in the Russian migration legislation” has been successfully held
- Roundtable. Outlook for the employment of foreign nationals in Russia. Latest changes in the Russian migration legislation - 10.12.2013
We would like to remind you that December 11, 2013 is the deadline for applying for the participation in the roundtable discussion which will be held at Swissotel Krasnye Holmy (Kosmodamianskaya nab., 52, bld. 6) on December 12, 2013
- UFMS of Moscow Region (Pyatnitskaya str., 2) introduced new visa application form - 04.12.2013
Starting from December 3, 2013 the UFMS of Moscow Region (Pyatnitskaya str., 2) introduced a new application form for all types of visas
- VISA NEWS - 04.12.2013
How many days can one stay in the Schengen area? Clarification on the new regulations on calculating days of stay
Russia and the South Korea have signed the Visa-Free Agreement
72-hour visa-free transit in Chongqing
“Urgent visa” to UK is now available for all applicants
Stay in Croatia under Schengen visas may be not possible after December 31, 2013
New Year visas to Switzerland
Christmas and New Year holidays of the Consulates and Visa
- Roundtable. Outlook for the employment of foreign nationals in Russia. Latest changes in the Russian migration legislation - 04.12.2013
We would like to remind you that on December 12, 2013 a roundtable discussion we be held at Swissotel Krasnye Holmy (Kosmodamianskaya nab., 52, bld. 6) on the following topics: Outlook for the employment of foreign nationals in Russia. Latest changes in the Russian migration legislation
- Termination of reception of the documents for foreign labor hire permit at the UFMS of Moscow - Korneychuka str. - 03.12.2013
Starting from December 3, 2013 the UFMS of Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47A) no longer receives the documents for issuing foreign labor hire permit including those for quota-free positions
- Information on the prohibition on entry to Russia for foreign nationals – new form on the FMS’ website - 02.12.2013
The FMS has published a form on its official website which, if filled in, will enable foreign nationals to obtain information on their status as far as entry prohibition is concerned and on its period of validity
- Foreign citizens are to obtain a permit for real estate transactions - 29.11.2013
On November 14, 2013 the Ministry of Economic Development of Russia has published the draft law that stipulates that a special permit shall be obtained to conduct real estate transactions
- Termination of reception of the documents for foreign labor hire permit at the UFMS of Moscow region - Dokukina str. - 29.11.2013
Starting from November 29, 2013 the UFMS of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14a) no longer receives the documents for issuing foreign labor hire permit within quota-free positions
- MFA’s official clarifications concerning entry prohibition for foreign nationals - 26.11.2013
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia has provided clarifications concerning the procedure of obtaining information on the entry prohibition by foreign nationals
- New requirements on visa-free stay in Russia. Restrictions on entry to Russia - 20.11.2013
On November 14, 2013 the draft law “On Amending article 27 of the Federal Law “On the Procedure for Exit from the Russian Federation and Entry into the Russian Federation” and the Federal Law “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation” has been introduced to the State Duma
- Roundtable. Outlook for the employment of foreign nationals in Russia. Latest changes in the Russian migration legislation - 15.11.2013
Confidence Group is pleased to invite you to attend a roundtable on the following topics: Outlook for the employment of foreign nationals in Russia. Latest changes in the Russian migration legislation
- The list of grounds for rejecting applications for Russian citizenship has been expanded - 07.11.2013
On November 3, 2013 the Federal law “On Amending Article 16 of the Federal Law “On Russian Federation Citizenship” expanding the list of grounds for rejecting applications for obtaining Russian citizenship and for its restoration has come into force
- Agreement between Russia and Vietnam on temporary employment of citizens of both countries - 06.11.2013
On November 2, 2013 the Federal Law № 290-FZ “On the Ratification of the Agreement between Russia and Vietnam on temporary employment of citizens of both countries
- Quota for foreign labor hire in 2014 - 05.11.2013
On November 4, 2013 the Decree of the Government of Russia establishing the quota for issuing work permits and work invitations to Russia for foreign nationals in 2014 was published on the official website of the Government of Russia