In Russia, illegal migration has risen to the level of a serious crime

The Russian parliament has adopted a draft law that raises the level of illegal migration to the level of serious crimes and imposes a penalty of up to 15 years in prison for these acts. Also, the period of obtaining a residence permit for foreigners married to a Russian was extended by 3 years.

The Russian parliament has approved a law on imprisonment for up to 15 years for organizing illegal migration, i.e. entering the country for living and working without proper documentation.

In addition, increased responsibility for crimes related to false registration and accounting of stateless foreigners, as well as providing mediation services in this area. It is suggested that you block the sites .

Last Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a law to combat fake marriages with immigrants. According to it, foreigners will be able to obtain a temporary residence permit in a simplified form only three years after registering a relationship with a citizen of the country. In addition, the State Duma adopted a draft law, which provides for the adoption of illegal immigration as an aggravating circumstance of committing a crime.

According to the MPs, being in the Russian Federation illegally indicates deliberate dishonest and illegal actions and increases the responsibility for such a person.