At this moment the draft Order of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development «Amendment of Rules for regional authorities to determine the need for foreign labour, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Labour and Social protection of the Russian Federation from the 23.01.2014, №27н» is under a public discussion.
According to the proposed changes individuals (including foreign nationals) will be able to engage workers from visa countries for personal, domestic and other like needs, not connected with entrepreneurial activities.
Individuals will equally to the companies have the right to apply for quota for engaging foreign labour.
Thus, the labour market for the house workers from visa countries will be legalized: babysitters, household assistants, drivers, private teachers, cooks, gardeners and etc.
Draft of the Ministry of Labour and Social Development Order «Amendment of Rules for regional authorities to determine the need for foreign labour, approved by the Order of the Ministry of Labour and Social protection of the Russian Federation from the 23.01.2014, №27н».
We will keep you posted on the developments. Meanwhile, should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.
Best Regards,
VFBS
Migration Law Department