Is it necessary to obtain quota for involvement of foreign highly qualified specialists?

A highly qualified specialist must draw an invitation for entry and labour permit to be involved into labour activity in the Russian Federation. In this regard the quota for issue of invitations for entry into the Russian Federation to foreign citizens for the purposes of carrying out of labour activity, and the quota for issue of labour permits to foreign citizens doesn’t include highly qualified specialists. ©Professional consultation of the “RosCo” company

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