- Cancellation of Quotas for foreign labor hire for 2013 and 2014 in Moscow - 01.03.2013
On February 27, 2013 the meeting of the Interdepartmental commission on foreign labor hire took place
- New requirements requirements for obtaining work permits in Moscow - 27.02.2013
Starting from February 20, 2013 in order to apply for work permit on one of the quota-free positions, a foreign citizen shall present the original of the education certificate along with its’ notary copy
- New requirements for extension of work/student visas in Moscow - 27.02.2013
Starting from February 2013 UFMS of Moscow (Pokrovka str., 42) has changed the rules of extension of single and multiple-entry work and student visas
- Russian language testing for citizens from visa free countries - 14.02.2013
On December 01, 2012 the changes to the Federal Law № 115-FZ as of July 25, 2002 on "Legal status of foreign citizens in Russia" and to the Federal Law N 273-FZ as of December 29, 2012 on "Education in Russia" have been introduced
- Voluntary forces against illegal migrants in Moscow - 14.02.2013
The Government of Moscow has organized a group of volunteers with the aim of struggle against illegal migration
- Foreign citizens will be obliged to obtain INN certificate soon - 14.02.2013
The Comission for Legislative Activities of the Government of Russia has approved the Draft Law on "Changes to the Federal Law on legal status of foreign citizens in Russia"
- Citizens of Tadjikistan - change of period for migration registry - 14.02.2013
The agreement between Tadjikistan and Russia on "Stay regime of citizens of Tadjikistan in Russia" has been signed recently
- Round-table meeting on Quotation of worf positions in Moscow - 13.02.2013
On February 15, 2013 the round-table meeting on Quotation of work positions will be held in the Department of Labor and Employment of Moscow
- Highly Qualified Specialists – new address for applications - 07.02.2013
Starting from February 07, 2013 the UFMS of Russia in Moscow has started to accept documents for work permits and invitation letters for Highly Qualified Specialists at the new address: Korneychuka str., 47 A
- Cancellation of Quotas for foreign labor hire for 2013 in Moscow - 05.02.2013
On January 28, 2013 the meeting of the Interdepartmental committee on cancellation of Quotas for foreign labor hire for 2013 took place in Moscow
- Changes to the procedure of migration registration - 24.01.2013
On January 22, 2013 the Order of the Government of Russia N19 as of January 21, 2013 "On changes to the rules of migration registration" was published on the official web site
- Changes to procedure of obtaining work permit for citizens from visa-free countries - 23.01.2013
Starting from January 11, 2013 the FMS Order N357 as of November 6, 2012 "On organization of obligatory procedures of dactylography (fingerprints identification) and photography for those wishing to obtain work permit" came into force
- Exit visas in Pulkovo airport (St. Petersburg) - 23.01.2013
Starting from January 1, 2013 the department for prevention of illegal migration and for exit visas has been opened at the Pulkovo airport in St. Petersbur
- Highly Qualified Specialist. Changes to application procedures - 23.01.2013
Within the order of the FMS of Russia N4 as of January 15, 2013 the list of the local departments of the FMS of Russia responsible for issuing work permits and invitation letters for Highly Qualified Specialists has been approved.
- Highly Qualified Specialists. Applications in St. Petersburg - 23.01.2013
Starting from January 1, 2013 the Department of the labor migration of the Federal Migration Service of Russia in St. Petersburg and Leningrad region started to accept the documents for work permits and invitation letter for Highly Qualified Specialists
- Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Japan on simplifying of visa granting procedure - 23.01.2013
On December 25, 2012 the Federation Council has approved the Agreement between the Government of the Russian Federation and the Government of Japan on simplifying of visa granting procedure for citizens of both countries
- CG VISA NEWSLETTER - 22.01.2013
United list of documents for Schengen visa
To Croatia with Schengen visa
U.S. and Russia have reduced consulate fee
Multiple entry visas to Czech Republic in 2013
Slovakia - multiple entry visas
German visa center in Moscow
New application forms for UK visas
- Migration and other checks of organizations in 2013 - 18.01.2013
The Prosecutor Offices of the Russian Federation have formed the annual consolidated schedule of audits of organizations in 2013
- HQS salary notifications - 17.01.2013
January 31, 2013 is the last day for HQS salary notification for the 4-th quarter of 2012 work period
- Applications for Quota 2014 in Moscow are accepted - 17.01.2013
Starting from January 9, 2013 applications for Quota 2014 as well as Auota 2013 correction in Moscow are accepted
- Applications for Quota 2014 in Moscow region are accepted - 17.01.2013
Starting from January 11, 2013 applications for Quota 2014 as well as Quota 2013 correction in Moscow region are accepted
- Applications for Quota 2014 and Quota 2013 correction in St. Petersburg are accepted - 17.01.2013
Starting from January 9, 2013 applications for Quota 2014 as well as applications for Quota 2013 correction in St. Petersburg are accepted
- Changes of bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Russia in Moscow (Pokrovka str., 42) - 16.01.2013
Starting from January 17, 2013 the Federal Migration Service of Russia in Moscow (Pokrovka str., 42) has changed budget classification code for the state fee payments for obtaining work visas and invitation letters for foreign citizens
- Changes of bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Russia in Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47 A) - 16.01.2013
Starting from January 1, 2013 the Federal Migration Service of Russia in Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47 A) has changed budget classification code for the state fee payments for obtaining foreign labor hire permits and work permits
- Changes of bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Russia in Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14А) - 16.01.2013
Starting from January 1, 2013 the Federal Migration Service of Russia in Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14А) has changed budget classification code for the state fee payments for obtaining foreign labor hire permits and work permits
- Changes of bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Russia (V. Radischevskaya str., 4А) - 16.01.2013
Starting from January 1, 2013 the Federal Migration Service of Russia (V. Radischevskaya str., 4А) has changed budget classification code for the state fee payments for obtaining work permits and invitation letters for Highly Qualified Specialists and their family members
- Changes of bank details for the state fee payments of the UFMS of Russia in Moscow region (Solyanka str., 9А) - 16.01.2013
Starting from January 17, 2013 the Federal Migration Service in Moscow region (Solyanka str., 9А) has changed budget classification code for the state fee payments for obtaining work visas and invitation letters for foreign citizens
- Features of Quota application procedure in Moscow - 14.01.2013
Starting from 2012 the procedure of quota application in Moscow has been changed
- Features of Quota application procedure in Moscow region - 14.01.2013
Starting from 2012 the procedure of quota application has been changed in Moscow region
- Features of quota application procedure in St. Petersburg - 14.01.2013
Starting from 2012 the procedure of quota application has been changed in St. Petersburg
- Quota free positions in 2013 - 29.12.2012
On December 26, 2012 Rossiyskaya Gazeta has published the order of the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of Russia N568n as of December 3, 2012 on quota-free positions in 2013
- Quota for foreign labor hire 2013 - 29.12.2012
On December 24, 2012 within the order of "Rostrud" № 279, Quota for foreign labor hire 2013 has been adopted.
- Confidence Group - professional migration services in the regions - 24.12.2012
Confidence Group is pleased to announce that starting from January 9, 2013 the branch office of our company in St. Petersburg will start its operation.
- Criminal liability for illegal crossing of the Russian borders - 06.12.2012
On November 23, 2012 a draft of the law "On changes to the article 322 of the Criminal Code of Russia and articles 150 and 151 of the Code of criminal procedure" has been introduced to the State Duma
- Applications for work permits in Moscow and Moscow region - 06.12.2012
According to the official information, employers, registered in Moscow can apply for work permits for citizens from both visa and visa-free countries in 2012 only until December 17, 2012
- Work permits are no longer needed for temporary residents in Russia - 06.12.2012
On November 28, 2012 the draft law on “Changes to the Federal law on legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation” and on expiration of subclause “ж”, Clause 5, Part 1 of the Federal Law as of May 19, 2010 on № 86-FZ on “Changes to the Federal law on legal status of foreign citizens in the Russian Federation” and some other legal acts has been published in Rossiyskaya Gazeta
- Highly Qualified Specialists – internet applications - 06.12.2012
On December 21, 2012 the State Duma has approved the law on "Changes to the Federal law on legal status of foreign citizens in Russia" and on cancellation of sub clause "ж", Clause 5, Part 1 of the Federal Law as of May 19, 2010 on № 86-FZ on "Changes to the Federal law on legal status of foreign citizens in Russia and some other legal acts”.
- Work permits for citizens from visa free countries (Moscow) – changes to procedures of obtaining work permits - 06.12.2012
Starting from November 19, 2012 the Department of the Federal Migration Service of Moscow (Korneychuka str., 47A) has changed the procedure of obtaining work permits for the citizens from visa-free countries
- Work permits for citizens from visa free countries (All regions) – changes to procedures of obtaining work permits - 06.12.2012
Confidence Group reminds you that according to the subparagraph "г", paragraph 4, article 1 of the Federal law as of May 19, 2010 N86-FZ "About changes to the Federal law "Of the legal stay of foreign citizens on the territory of Russia" starting from January 1, 2013 citizens from visa-free countries are obliged to undergo the procedures of dactylography (fingerprints identification) and photography to the moment of obtaining work permit
- Quota foreign labor hire in 2013 - 05.12.2012
Department of labor and employment of Moscow has published on it's website the Quota for foreign labor hire for 2013
- CG VISA NEWSLETTER - 04.12.2012
Holidays of the Consulates and Visa centers in Christmas and New year’s periods
German Visa center in Moscow
Russian citizens will change foreign passports
Simplifying of visa regime between EU and Russia
Single-visa plan of Thailand and Cambodia
Schengen visas to Croatia in 2-3 years
- CG VISA NEWSLETTER - 14.11.2012
Work regime of Austria visa center
United Arab Emirates – multiple visas for 6 months
To Croatia with visa again
Goa – visa at the airport
- Quota fo foreign labor hire in 2013 - 12.11.2012
On November 9, 2012 the Decree of the Government of Russia as of November 03, 2012 #1137 on Quotas for foreign labor hire in 2013 was published
- Work permits for visa free countries in Moscow region - 12.11.2012
Starting from December 20, 2012 FMS of Moscow will stop accepting the documents for work permits for citizens from visa-free countries
- Work permits for visa free countries in Moscow region - brake for a week - 12.11.2012
Starting from November 9, 2012 FMS of Moscow region (Dokukina str., 14a) is no longer accepting the documents for work permits for citizens from visa-free countries
- FMS of Russia in Moscow (4 A, Verhnyaya Radishcevskaya str.) - work regime - 12.11.2012
From the beggining of November 2012 in FMS of Russia in Moscow (4 A, Verhnyaya Radishcevskaya str.) there are big queues for HQS work permit applications
- HQS salary notifications - 30.10.2012
October 31 is the last day for 3-d quarter HQS salary notifications
- Russian language - new requirement for work permit - 29.10.2012
On October 26, 2012 the State Duma has approved the Law, which obliges foreign citizens to present a document, certifying Russian language knowledge when obtaining work permit
- Russian visas valid for 5 years - 26.10.2012
On October 23, 2012 the State Duma has approved on first reading the draft law, providing the ability to obtain 5-year business visas for representatives and employees of big foreign companies
- FMS of Russia in Moscow (Pokrovka str., 42) - changes to procedures - 25.10.2012
Starting from September 25, 2012 the FMS of Russia in Moscow (Pokrovka str., 42) has changed the adressee in the application forms for invitation letters, visas, migration registration and other documents