The stay of foreign citizens on the territory of the Russian Federation is strictly controlled by state policy. This applies to both the period of their residence and the legalization of labor activity. Before providing a foreigner with a job, it is necessary to check his labor patent for authenticity, because in this area, cases of fraud are not excluded.
Who, for what and in what situations checks the patent
The main purpose of verification is to verify authenticity. This is necessary when hiring a foreign citizen to work in the Russian Federation, since violations of the law lead to sanctions.
Authorized to check permissions:
- Immigration control authorities;
- Heads of enterprises;
- Personnel departments.
In addition to the presence and authenticity, it is also checked:
- Validity;
- The fact of payment.
How to verify the authenticity of a patent in different ways
To perform the check, you can act in several ways - inspect visually, shine with ultraviolet light or contact the authorized bodies.
By visual inspection
A visual check is performed in several sequential stages:
- Verify the data appearing in the patent and personal data - they must be identical;
- Compare information from the patent form and the permit itself. Attention is paid to information about the region and the date of issue;
- Check the presence of all security elements;
- See if the validity period has ended.
All numbers and so on must be clear and easy to read.
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Important! If, upon close examination, the document arouses suspicion, you should use an auxiliary method - an ultraviolet detector.
Using ultraviolet light
Using the latest technology, fraudsters can easily create fake documents. Therefore, visual inspection alone is not enough to determine the authenticity. It is recommended to additionally use an apparatus that provides viewing through streams of ultraviolet waves.
Under the influence of ultraviolet rays, green signs appear, which are not visible to the naked eye. On the front side these are stripes, and on the back, at the bottom, there is the abbreviation of the FMS.
Important! On some counterfeits, the listed security signs may also be present, but they look vague, with not very pronounced shades.
Checking the patent for validity on the website of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Until 2016, migration issues were entrusted to the FMS, but this structure was abolished and merged with the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
The steps to be followed are:
- In the browser, open the website of the GUVM Ministry of Internal Affairs guvm.mvd.rf;
- Go to the tab "Useful services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia". It is located at the very bottom of the home page;
- Select the option "Migration Services";
- Open the tab "Checking the validity of patents and work permits ...";
After that, a separate page will open where you need to fill out the form, indicating the requested information.
There are several possible answers:
- The patent is in the database - the migrant is allowed to work;
- Canceled - attention should be paid to checking the validity period;
- Not found - this answer option does not always confirm the fact of a fake. System crashes are likely.
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Verification of a patent for validity by requesting the GUFM of the Ministry of Internal Affairs
Most employers prefer to personally contact the bodies of the Main Directorate of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and make a request. In this case, additional documents may be required - for example, a power of attorney from a representative of the organization in which it is planned to hire a foreigner.
Those who are interested in where and how to check a patent for work in Moscow and the Moscow region should contact the multifunctional migration center online:
- Go to the MMC Moscow website mc.mos.ru;
- Select the "Check Patent" service;
- In the appropriate fields, enter the series and number of the patent, the series and number of the foreigner's passport, as well as his citizenship.
After a few seconds, the system will respond to the request.
What to do if a fake patent is found
Employment of persons without patents or with forged documents entails administrative responsibility. The amount of the fine starts at 4,000 rubles. A migrant who breaks the law faces deportation from the Russian Federation.
If a counterfeit is found, you must:
- Report the fact of violation to the migration department, while indicating the name and details of the intermediary company that filed the patent;
- Withdraw the fake document from the employee until all the circumstances are clarified.
For some categories of migrants, having a valid patent is a prerequisite for employment. The use of a forged document is punishable by administrative fines and other sanctions.
In order to avoid serious problems with the legislation, it is recommended to check the validity of the labor permit in advance, using all available methods.
