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.
Rostrud: Redundant Employee Cannot Reserve Vacancy
Rostrud explained: an employee subject to redundancy may review the terms of a vacancy, but is not entitled to keep it reserved indefinitely. It is important for the employer to document offers and continue offering new suitable positions until dismissal.
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Russia expands expulsion grounds: what employers should check
The Federation Council (Совет Федерации) approved a law expanding the list of administrative offences for which foreign nationals and stateless persons may face expulsion. Employers should review the official text and the effective date of the changes: these are not provided in the announcement.
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Employers: new no-criminal-record proof rules
The Federation Council (Совет Федерации) approved changes to the requirements for temporary residence permits, residence permits, and citizenship. Employers should check the effective date of the rules and take the new documents into account when supporting foreign employees.
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VMI for Work Patent Holders at Moscow Migration Centre
The Moscow Migration Centre clarified that a foreign national does not have to purchase VMI before travelling to apply for a work patent. The policy or paid medical services contract can be obtained directly at the centre.
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Moscow Migration Center: Green Card Alone Is Not Work Authori
The Moscow Migration Center reminded employers: the “green card” confirms completion of mandatory procedures but does not itself authorize a foreign national to work. The basis for hiring depends on the candidate’s status and category.
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Krasnoyarsk Firms Fined Over 7 Million Rubles
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reported that, following unscheduled documentary inspections, three companies in Krasnoyarsk Krai were fined more than 7 million rubles for violations involving the employment of foreign nationals.
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Russia’s LDPR proposes priority for Russians in construction
The Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (ЛДПР) has proposed reducing construction’s reliance on migrant labor and giving priority to Russian citizens. This is not yet a new law, but construction employers should assess workforce risks and reserves.
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Competition for Central Asian Workers: Employer Checklist
An expert reported increased competition for workers from Central Asia. For companies, this is a signal to assess in advance their dependence on such recruitment, employee retention conditions and the quality of HR compliance controls.
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Moscow Migration Center clarifies patent appointments
The Moscow Migration Centre (Московский миграционный центр, MMC) clarified the procedure for accepting work patent applications: in the morning, applications are accepted by prior appointment, while after 12:00 applicants with appointments are served on a priority basis. For employers, this is a reference point when planning HR processes involving foreign employees.
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