The new president of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, has announced the future implementation of compulsory exams aimed at migrant workers. Once the presidential decree comes into force, foreign employees, with the exception of highly skilled professionals, will have to prove their knowledge of the Russian language, Russian history, and the basics of Russian legislation in order to work in Russia.

Pet travel rules changed on 1 January, 2012 when the United Kingdom (UK) brought its procedures into line with the European Union (EU). From this date all pets can enter or re-enter the UK from any country in the world without quarantine, provided they meet the rules of the scheme, which will be different depending on the country or territory the pet is coming from.

The Federal Migration Service has started the strict enforcement of a regulation which requires Highly Qualified Professionals (HQP) to submit work permit extension requests no later than 30 calendar days before the work permit expiration.

The prestigious Re:locate Awards shortlist has just been announced and Move One is thrilled to be nominated, once again, for the category: Technological Innovation in Relocation. Getting onto the shortlist is already a fantastic achievement, but a further compliment is the fact that this is the third year in succession that Move One has been nominated for the award.

Russian immigration authorities have canceled the requirement for foreigners to complete HIV tests at state clinics, thereby revoking legislation introduced in July, 2011.

According to a change introduced by the Federal Migration Service, from the beginning of 2012 family members and dependents of highly qualified foreign professionals must submit legalized birth and marriage certificates to support their invitation letter and visa applications.

When the time comes for an expatriate to move back home, it is quite wrong to believe that no preparation is necessary. As a matter of fact, repatriating may require more planning, preparation and consideration, …

The list of 41 quota exempt positions suggested by the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia has been officially published and will come into force on February 18, 2012.

In the past, it was most common for a husband to move abroad for his career, and his wife and children would accompany him.

The word ‘etiquette‘ refers to the norms and standards that govern socially acceptable behavior in a given situation.