Migration and hiring news
What changes in hiring foreign workers: government decisions, inspections, HR procedures. Every item is checked against the primary source and explained for readers outside the country concerned.
Indian Workers in Sverdlovsk Region: Employer Guide
The growing number of people arriving from India is expanding Sverdlovsk Region’s talent pool, but it does not eliminate visa, employment or migration procedures.
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International Students: Deadline Monitoring for Universities
For educational institutions, two processes remain essential: submitting an application to extend a student’s stay on time and notifying the Ministry of Internal Affairs after expulsion.
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Foreign worker medical exams: employer deadline control
The Moscow Migration Center (Миграционный центр Москвы) reminded employers about repeat medical examinations for foreign nationals temporarily staying in Russia. The key task for an employer is to monitor the date of the employee’s medical documents.
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Staffing for China Projects: What Employers Need to Know
Tatarstan has announced its readiness to train specialists for joint projects with China. For employers, this is an opportunity to develop a staffing model, training plan and immigration compliance process in advance.
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Employers: Check a Foreign Worker’s Residence Status
A foreign worker’s status depends on whether they hold a residence permit, temporary residence permit, or temporary residence permit for education. A clarification from the Moscow Migration Center helps employers distinguish these categories and avoid applying requirements for temporarily staying foreign nationals to workers with other statuses.
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Migrants in Taxis and Hospitals: What Employers Should Check
Sergey Mironov proposed banning foreign nationals from working in hospitals and taxis. We explain why this does not yet change hiring rules and what employers should check right now.
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“Amina” from September 1: what employers should check
From September 1, 2026, the experiment involving the “Amina” app will cover certain visa-free foreign nationals. Employers should identify the affected categories and not replace status checks with unconfirmed requirements.
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Employer Application Forms for Patent Reissuance
The Moscow Migration Center has published recommended employer application forms for patent reissuance: separate forms for organizations, sole proprietors and individuals, along with completion guidance.
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Employers: Foreign National Medical Checks Due 1 Sep 2026
From 1 September 2026, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (МВД) reports a new approach to the deadline for medical examinations of foreign nationals staying in Russia for more than 90 days. Employers should confirm the requirement against the wording of the law and set up controls for the HR process.
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Foreign Worker’s Work Patent: What the Employer Cannot Do
The Moscow Migration Center explained that an employer cannot apply for a work patent or collect the completed document on behalf of a foreign worker.
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Primorsky Krai Plans Russian Courses for Migrant Children
The Primorsky Krai authorities and the General Consulate of Uzbekistan in Vladivostok (генеральное консульство Узбекистана во Владивостоке) have agreed to organize Russian language courses for migrant children. For employers, this is an opportunity to establish clear communication with employees and not present the courses as a substitute for school enrollment.
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Sick Leave During Vacation: Employer Actions
An employee’s illness during annual paid leave requires formal processing. We explain which documents to request, what to agree on, and which HR records to check.
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A “Green Card” Does Not Replace Document Checks
Moscow Migration Center (Миграционный центр Москвы) reminded employers that a “green card” alone is not enough for a foreign national to work. An employer must check the other required documents in accordance with the official guidance.
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Asian workers will not replace CIS workers: hiring risks
Ulmasov’s expert assessment is a reason not to build a rapid replacement of CIS workers with personnel from Asian countries into the staffing plan.
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Damascus–Moscow flight: what employers should consider
The first Syrian Airlines flight from Damascus to Moscow in more than a year and a half has arrived in Moscow. For employers, this is a logistics signal, not a change to the rules for hiring Syrian citizens.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs inspections: hiring risks
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported the results of migration inspections in Yakutia, the Moscow Region, and Stavropol Krai. For employers, this is a reason to verify the legality of engaging foreign nationals and the effectiveness of internal controls.
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Dismissal for Absenteeism: Explanations for Each Day
Confirmed absence is not enough: when dismissing an employee for absenteeism, the procedure for requesting explanations for specific days is critical.
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DPRK nationals in warehouses: what employers must check
Reports of teams of female workers from the DPRK at warehouses in the Moscow Region do not confirm the emergence of a new recruitment channel. Employers should check the documents, engagement arrangement and sanctions risks before allowing personnel to work.
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Court: Dismissal Is Unlawful Without Misconduct Details
The cassation court confirmed that citing a legal provision in a dismissal order is not enough. The employer must link the dismissal to a specific offense and the supporting documents, and, in cases of a repeated violation, reflect previous disciplinary penalties.
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Patent Payments: An Employer’s Control Checklist
A payment gap during a trip abroad is not provided for. For employers, the key points remain the document’s date of issue, the full advance payment amount, and receipt of the payment before the next period begins.
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