A new Russian law has come into effect giving those deemed to be highly skilled foreign workers an opportunity to get a residence permit in the country. Previously, highly skilled specialists could obtain such a permit easier than other foreigners, but only for a limited period of time.

A residence permit can now be granted to highly skilled specialists without any limitations if they have worked legally in Russia for two years. All family members of such foreign workers, including their spouses, children, grandchildren, parents, and grandparents, can also get such a permit if they live in Russia. The legislation also covers adopted children, spouses of the specialists children or parents, as well as their adoptive parents.

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