Authorities to create database of foreigners arriving in MoscowA database of foreigners arriving in Moscow will be created, Alexei Mayorov, the head of the Moscow Regional Security Department, said on Wednesday.15:55 21.11.2012
Migrants to take Russian language tests from December 1Russian President Vladimir Putin has approved a law requiring labor migrants to pass a Russian language exam. According to the law, foreigners will have to prove that they have at least a basic knowledge of Russian.11:43 14.11.2012
Citizenship amnesty possible, says Federal Migration Service head"Amnesty under citizenship" will soon commence in Russia and allow a specific category of citizens to receive passports according to a simplified procedure, says Federal Migration Service head Konstantin Romodanovsky.15:43 01.11.2012
Law on Russian language tests for migrants submitted to ParliamentVladimir Pligin, Chairman of the State Duma Committee for Constitutional Legislation and State Development, and committee member Dmitry Vyatkin have submitted a draft law to the State Duma on introducing obligatory tests in Russian history, language and basic legislation for all labor immigrants from January 1, 2015.11:32 30.10.2012
Entry procedure for foreigners must be simplified, MedvedevPrime Minister Dmitry Medvedev believes that it is necessary to simplify the entry procedure for foreigners to create an international financial center in Russia.16:04 24.10.2012
Violating migration laws may lead to three-year ban on entering RussiaHead of the Federal Migration Service Konstantin Romodanovsky has proposed the imposition of a three-year ban on entering Russia for those found guilty of breaking migration laws.12:37 12.10.2012
Moscow PD sets up illegal immigration unitsUnits to disclose crimes connected with illegal migration have been included within the Moscow Police Department, the Interior Ministry reports on Monday.14:22 13.08.2012
Prosecutors disclose 19,000 violations by migration serviceThe Prosecutor General's Office has uncovered numerous violations committed by regional branches of the Federal Migration Service, especially in migration registration and issuance of temporary residence and stay permits.14:03 28.04.2012
President supports increasing entry bans for migration law violatorsPresident Dmitry Medvedev has supported a proposal by the Federal Migration Service to increase the entry bans for people who violate migration legislation.10:37 28.04.2012
Foreign workers in Russia entitled to educationA draft law enabling foreigners in Russia on a working visa to study at Russian educational institutions has been submitted to parliament.11:38 19.04.2012
Putin cracks down on immigrants for violating registration procedurePresidential candidate and Prime Minister Vladimir Putin has called for criminal responsibility for immigrants violating registration procedure.18:25 29.02.2012
Migration service proposes up to 10-year prison terms to illegal migration organizersThe Federal Migration Service (FMS) has specified that it suggested toughening punishment for organizing illegal migration up to 10 years in prison.12:59 27.01.2012
Putin promises prison to illegal migration organizersPrime Minister Vladimir Putin has suggested prosecuting those who hire and accommodate illegal migrants and threatened the foreigners expelled for recurrent breaches of law with blocking their way to Russia for many years.12:15 27.01.2012