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List of jobs for foreign citizens who can be issued a work permit irrespective of the quota

On 22 December 2009 the Ministry of Public Health and Social Development ("MHSD") issued Order No. 1010n approving the list of jobs for foreign citizens who can be issued a work permit irrespective of the quota. The Order was registered with the Ministry of Justice on 29 December 2009. Foreign citizens, save for certain exceptions, may be employed in the Russian Federation provided they have obtained work permits within the annual quota set by the Government. However, according to the Federal Law on Foreigners, the quota does not apply to foreigners who are qualified specialists for the jobs included on a list approved by the MHSD. The Order now approves the list of jobs for 2010. For example, company directors, heads of representative offices, directors of divisions and departments may obtain work permits irrespective of the quota. The Order entered into force on 23 January 2010.