Search
Contact
Login
Share this article
IMPACT – MEDIUM
What is the change? Russian immigration authorities have rejected applications filed by employers for registration of foreign nationals—even in cases where the employer is the “host party” for foreign registration purposes.
What does the change mean? The pattern follows the implementation this month of new regulations for the registration of foreign nationals. Local immigration authorities have refused registration applications from employers in a number of offices, including the Presnensky office and others in Moscow. Some offices are accepting registration applications from employers, but implementation is inconsistent.
Background: The new rules took effect July 8 and changed the requirements of the “host party” responsible for completing registration.
Since the regulations took effect, implementation has been inconsistent from office to office. In some cases, authorities have rejected applications from employers even when employers are renting accommodations on behalf of foreign nationals and, therefore, are responsible for completing registration.
BAL Analysis: In recent days, local office have begun to accept more registration applications from employers, though enforcement is still inconsistent. Employers are encouraged to work closely with BAL to ensure they are completing registration procedures.
Intermark Relocation, BAL’s network partner in Russia, continues to work with authorities, asking that they provide written clarification about the new regulations. It is not clear, however, how long the current enforcement trends will continue.
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.
Copyright © 2018 Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. All rights reserved. Reprinting or digital redistribution to the public is permitted only with the express written permission of Berry Appleman & Leiden LLP. For inquiries please contact copyright@bal.com.
H-1B registration has closed and petition filing begins next week. The government opens an H-2B cap for returning workers. And…
The Home Office published a statement of changes providing further details and additional updates to immigration rules intended to reduce…
Canadian officials announced upcoming changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker program as part of an effort to reduce the number…
A regulation that will increase U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services filing fees, change premium processing time frames and require…