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.
High Blood Pressure: When to Bar a Driver from a Route
High blood pressure or an elevated pulse during a pre-trip medical examination require the driver to be immediately barred from operating a vehicle. We explain the HR procedure, documentation, and payment of the suspension period.
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Moscow Migration Center clarifies owner’s role in Amina
Moscow Migration Center explained that, when registering through “Amina,” the foreign national enters the residential address and geolocation data personally. The property owner does not confirm this information and should not apply at a Multifunctional Public Services Center or through the Unified Public Services Portal.
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Patent Notifications in Moscow: Employer HR Guidance
The Moscow Migration Center reminded applicants that appointments are available for submitting a notification for foreign nationals with patents who work in Moscow. It is important for employers to incorporate this information correctly into HR communications without attributing unstated requirements to the source.
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Second-Year Patent Renewal: Amina Data Replaces Paper
The Moscow Migration Center (Миграционный центр Москвы) has clarified that, when renewing a patent for the second year, registration information is submitted from the Amina application («Амина»). Paper confirmation of registration is not required for this procedure.
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Amur Region Raid: What Employers Should Know
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported eight violators of migration regulations identified during an interagency raid in the Amur Region. The source does not disclose information about their employers, employment, or specific violations.
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Uzbek Workers in Nizhnekamsk: Employer Actions
An interagency group from Uzbekistan has arrived in Nizhnekamsk. For employers and contractors, this is a reason to promptly check employee safety, establish a single communication channel, and prepare reliable information for authorized bodies.
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Crimea Construction Crew Motivation Without HR Stereotypes
An expert assessment of the Crimean market points to the role of motivation in construction worker productivity. For a company, this is a reason to review rates, standards, work acceptance, and HR decisions using uniform metrics.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs: Foreign Worker Fines
The regional Ministry of Internal Affairs summary shows that oversight of foreign-national employment affects employers, construction sites, and the processing of highly qualified specialists. We review confirmed facts and management conclusions without assumptions about penalties and obligations.
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Construction migrant work: employer duties after Khusnullin
Marat Khusnullin’s public call to bring order to migrant work at construction sites does not itself change the rules, but it reinforces the importance of internal controls for developers and contractors.
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Moscow Migration Centre weekend operations: employer guide
The Moscow Migration Centre reminded visitors that it operates on Saturdays and Sundays. For employers, this means that an employee’s visit regarding certain migration matters can also be considered on weekends, but advance appointment is mandatory for some actions.
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Pskov Oblast Employers: Foreign Worker Adaptation Course
In Pskov Oblast, implementation of an adaptation course for foreign workers continues in 2026. It is important for employers to establish record-keeping, communication and verification of regional notifications without assuming that the course is mandatory without official confirmation.
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Amina: employer checks for foreign students by 1 Sept 2026
From 1 September 2026, migration registration through “Amina” («Амина») is specified for students from nine countries. The clarification does not introduce separate employer obligations, so HR teams need to distinguish confirmed facts from issues that still require verification.
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135 Migration Violations in Moscow Oblast: What It Means for
MVD Media reported 135 identified migration violations during police raids in Moscow Oblast. The publication indicates active enforcement practice, but does not disclose the types of violations or confirm employers’ involvement.
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Moscow Migration Center: Applicants Must Apply in Person
The State Budgetary Institution “Migration Center” (ГБУ «Миграционный центр») confirmed that it receives applicants in person and does not work with intermediaries. For employers, this is a reference point when preparing HR guidance notes and informing foreign employees about official channels.
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Foreign worker’s work patent paid by another: employer checks
The Moscow Migration Center clarified: another person may make the payment for a work patent. For identification, the Taxpayer Identification Number (ИНН) of the foreign national to whom the work patent was issued must be specified.
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Acquired citizenship termination: what employers should know
The State Duma reported that by May 2026, decisions to terminate acquired Russian citizenship had affected more than 4.5 thousand people. For employers, the publication is important as context for status monitoring, but it does not establish new obligations or deadlines.
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Unified Moscow and Moscow Oblast Patent: Employer Rules
A Moscow patent and a Moscow Oblast patent are valid in both regions. For the employer, this simplifies the hiring and movement of patent-holding workers, but does not eliminate the hiring notification requirement or the need to track the actual place of work for tax payment.
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Ministry of Internal Affairs: Four-Region Migration Cases
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported cases in four regions, ranging from violations of migration registration to a forged document for a work patent. The roundup contains no new rules for employers.
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Moscow Work Patent Appointments: Employer Guidance
Since 20 July 2026, the Moscow Migration Centre accepts work patent documents from 8:00 to 12:00 only by prior appointment. After noon, visitors with appointments have priority.
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135 Migration Violations Reported in Dmitrov District
The police reported 135 violations of migration rules following inspections in the Dmitrov District. For employers, this is a signal to monitor official information, but not a basis for attributing violations to companies without confirmed data.
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