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What is the change? Russia has begun accepting 2016 quota applications from companies aiming to secure foreign labor.
What does the change mean? If they have not already done so, employers should begin preparing applications to fill foreign-labor allocations for 2016.
Background: The application process for standard work permits has changed considerably. The CIS standard work permit process has been abolished; CIS nationals now apply for work patents, which do not require a quota. Quotas are also not required for HQS workers, regardless of nationality. The overall number of workers who will be admitted through the quota system for 2016 will likely be announced later this year.
Additional new rules require businesses to guarantee medical insurance and housing for foreign workers who are given jobs through the quota system. Russian officials have said a company’s guarantee of medical insurance and housing can be made in a single “guarantee letter” submitted with the application.
After companies have submitted applications electronically, they are required to file paper applications. Paper applications were accepted during a two-week period earlier this month and can be filed May 17-22 or June 15-30. Correction applications for the 2015 quota can be submitted July 13-24 and Aug. 10-31.
BAL Analysis: Russian companies aiming to secure foreign labor for 2016 should take note of the application dates and new rules requiring them to guarantee health insurance and housing accommodations.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice group and our network provider located in Russia. For additional information, please contact your BAL attorney.
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