What term of validity does a labour permit to a highly qualified specialist have?

Labour permit to highly qualified specialist has an urgent character; it is given for the validity of the labour contract or civil law contract for performance of works (rendering of services) concluded with the employer invited him or contractor, but not more than for three years. The specified validity of labour permit can be repeatedly prolonged for the validity of the labour contract or civil law contract for performance of works (rendering of services), but not more than for three years for each such prolongation.

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