Citizenship of the Russian Federation in a simplified manner for Ukrainians (2014)

Currently, a large number of immigrants from neighboring countries live in Russia, especially from Ukraine. The fact is that the process of legalizing citizens of other states in a country is very complicated, consisting of several stages, it requires compliance with certain conditions of the migration service and the availability of iron grounds for entering into citizenship. Moreover, the integration period can be from 7 to 10 years. But as a result of the revision of migration legislation and amendments to it, certain categories of CIS citizens have the opportunity to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified manner.

Stages of entry into Russian citizenship in general mode

The standard procedure for obtaining a Russian passport is prescribed in the Constitution and includes several mandatory steps. That is why many people care about the question: how to obtain Russian citizenship in a simplified manner in 2014? Ukraine no longer has rights to the Crimean peninsula, although it does not recognize this. In this regard, many residents were able to quickly obtain Russian citizenship.

Visitors go through several stages of legalization:

• Obtaining the status of a temporary resident.
• Residence.
• Passport of the Russian Federation.

In an accelerated program, the steps are modified. A foreign national writes a statement to the authorized body and provides a complete list of grounds for integration. All documents are provided with certified copies. If necessary, affix a special sign - the apostille. It is not required to receive a RVP (temporary residence permit) , a visitor immediately submits papers for a residence permit. Residents of the Crimean peninsula and Sevastopol who are registered at the place of residence in this area receive a residence permit for 6 days. Legalization in general is also shorter.

Migration card

This is a document that is received absolutely by all visitors from other countries when crossing the Russian border at customs. It is a sheet, which is filled in by the foreigner and customs officers. Some attach little importance to this paper, which is very reckless.

For those who apply for citizenship of the Russian Federation in a simplified or general manner, a migration card is a mandatory document provided by the OUFMS. It is important to know that it is filled in Russian. However, there is an indulgence for those who do not speak Russian at all. They are allowed to fill out in their native language (but as a rule, applicants for citizenship are required to speak the state language at a good level).

When filling out the migration card, it is important to indicate in the column: "purpose of the visit" is to obtain Russian citizenship. In a simplified manner, in 2014 for Ukraine (or rather, for its former citizens) and visitors from other countries, the issuance of a Russian passport became possible after a review of the law. If the purpose is different, then the employees of the migration department will not accept the documents for consideration. The validity of this paper is 90 days, after which reissue is required.

Temporary residence

It is required for everyone who is going to be in Russia for more than three months, and upon obtaining citizenship is a necessary stage of integration. A RVP is a confirmation that a foreign resident or a stateless person is legally in the country. It gives the right to live in only one of the regions for no more than three years (usually in the place where the registration took place). For those who receive Russian citizenship in a simplified manner, 2014 was the moment of the revision of Russian legislation regarding the abolition of this stage.

The document is not renewed, but every year a foreign citizen confirms the right to reside in the country. To do this, a full report on the life of a foreigner in the country, tax payments and income generation is provided. It is canceled in the event of a long absence of a foreigner in the territory of the Russian Federation, loss of employment or more than two administrative offenses within one year. RVP for foreigners looks like a seal, which is affixed to the national passport. For a stateless person, a separate document is issued with a photo and information about him (in fact, replaces an identity card).

Residence

This document is issued to foreign nationals and stateless persons on the basis of a temporary permit, before applying for Russian citizenship. A citizen of Ukraine, in a simplified manner receiving the status of a subject, this document is required.

It is necessary to apply for a residence permit in advance. The validity of the temporary permit at the time of application must exceed 6 months. Permanent permission gives many opportunities to foreign nationals: to work, get an education, open an IP, use banking services in Russia. However, it has one significant drawback - the validity of this document is limited (5 years).

Citizenship of the Russian Federation in a simplified manner (2014) for Ukrainians provides for preferential registration of a residence permit for two months. In general mode, the period is much longer, from 1 year. In addition, it is not required to receive RVP and reside in the territory of the state for a certain time.

Residence permit is a separate document. It contains information about the owner, the validity of the permit, the basis for issuance, information about the authority in which the document was drawn up. In case of violation of Russian law, the discovery of a criminal record by the owner, the absence on the territory of the country for more than 6 months, failure to submit a report to the tax office or the migration department (at the end of each year), the absence of a permanent income for more than 180 days are the reasons for canceling the issued permit and deporting a foreign citizen.

Registration of a passport of Russia

Is it possible to obtain citizenship of the Russian Federation gr. Ukraine in a simplified manner (2014 legislative changes) depends on individual circumstances: the presence of relatives in the country, permanent registration on the territory of the Crimean peninsula or the city of Sevastopol, and more.

Entry into citizenship is possible only after 5 years of living in the country, passing an examination for knowledge of the language, providing the necessary package of documents to the OUFMS. The procedure (in general order) can take about one year, therefore, applications should be submitted before the expiration of the residence permit.

Citizenship of the Russian Federation in a simplified manner is issued in a few months. There are certain reasons for this. In this case, foreigners may not pass an exam on knowledge of the Russian language, instead they will be interviewed at the OUFMS department. Also, they are not subject to the mandatory rule: to live in Russia for at least 5-7 years. They may not have official work and do not confirm income.

Differences between accelerated and general mode

First of all, it is important to know how the simplified procedure for obtaining Russian citizenship differs from the standard. The bottom line is that the general regime provides for the issuance of a residence permit and entry into citizenship under the current quota. That is, a foreign citizen submits an application and waits until a free quota for him appears and the procedure for registering his new citizenship begins. No one knows exactly when the quota will appear, because the government annually provides a certain number of them for each region. That is, if in 2016 the applicant does not get a quota, then he will be able to enter citizenship only next year.

Citizenship of the Russian Federation in the simplified order-2014 for Ukrainians and other visitors from the CIS implies the beginning of the process of legalization of a foreign national, regardless of the presence of a quota. Due to this, the processing time is reduced significantly. However, an immigrant must provide the necessary grounds for undergoing the procedure under the simplified program. If the grounds at one of the stages of integration lose their strength, the foreign national loses privileges. He will be required to go through all the standard stages of acquiring a new status, which are provided for all visitors from other countries.

Who can obtain Russian citizenship in the simplified order of 2014?

Earlier, citizenship took a very long time and included a long-term stage of residence in Russia, as well as other conditions. In connection with legislative changes, many visitors were interested in the question, which categories of citizens are entitled to apply for a simplified procedure for acquiring Russian citizenship?

In order to qualify for citizenship in 2014, in addition to the current quota, you must meet one of the following categories of citizens:

1. Highly qualified specialists in demand in Russia (doctors, engineers, architects and others).
2. Outstanding personalities with merit in sports, acting, or on the world stage.
3. Scientists immigrating for the purpose of scientific activity in Russia.
4. Native Russian speakers.
5. Descendants of the descending line of Russian citizens.
6. Residents of the former USSR (or rather that part of it, where the Russian Federation is in 2016).
7. Wealthy investors willing to invest in the Russian economy, open a business, provide citizens with new jobs.
8. Political refugees.
9. Spouses of Russian citizens who have been married for more than three years.
10. The restoration of citizenship of the Russian Federation lost for some reason in the past.
11. Foreigners who studied at universities in Russia.
12. Former military or those who served in the ranks of the Russian army on a draft or contract for more than three years.

Citizenship of the Russian Federation in a simplified manner for citizens of Ukraine provides for entry into citizenship of the Russian Federation in a shorter time period (depending on individual circumstances).

Expedited procedure

In 2014, the basic principle of entry into Russian citizenship in a simplified manner was changed. For citizens of Ukraine, it is as follows:

• Reducing the time required to stay in Russia to apply.
• Abolition of the stage of obtaining a temporary residence permit.
• In some cases, there is no need to pay state fees and consular fees.
• For some citizens, it is possible to issue special visas to enter the country and obtain a new status.

In 2014, the conditions for starting entry into Russian citizenship in a simplified manner changed. You need to contact the Department of the FMS, with all the documents, a statement and the reasons for the process outside the established quotas.

List of required papers and certificates

Before obtaining citizenship of the Russian Federation in a simplified manner, you need to collect the entire package of documents. Preparation of papers, confirmation of the grounds, copies and other things to start the process is a very important stage. The fact is that an incorrectly prepared statement, a lack of some information, errors in execution - all this can serve as a reason for refusing to accept documents. This will lead to the fact that the legalization period may increase, or integration will become impossible.

What documents are provided to the migration service (or embassy):

1. Statement. Filled in block letters in Russian, in duplicate. No corrections are allowed.
2. National passport. A notarized translation is attached to it.
3. Photos of the established format 3,5 * 4,5.
4. Certificate confirming the availability of income (not required for migrants under the program "Compatriots" and a simplified form).
5. Certificate of good conduct (required by absolutely everyone).
6. Paid state duty for 3,500 rubles (some citizens are exempted from it).
7. Certificate of passing the exam on knowledge of the Russian language. Native speakers and Russian students confirm their knowledge of Russian at the interview.
8. Refusal of previous citizenship. Migrants from countries bound by the international agreement on dual citizenship (Turkmenistan, Tajikistan) are not required.
9. Birth certificate.
10. Documents of education and copies of the employment contract (if any).
11. Documents for minors and legally incompetent relatives.

All documents of a foreigner must be provided in conjunction with translations notarized by the apostille.

The procedure for restoring citizenship

At the moment, a simplified procedure for accepting Russian citizenship is available to former Russians who have lost citizenship for some reason. Recovery takes place according to standard rules, while the required length of permanent residence is reduced to three years.

Together with the statement, the former Russian provides a standard list of papers and renunciation of existing citizenship. In addition, proof of the presence of Russian citizenship in the past is required (confirmation of kinship with citizens of the Russian Federation, information about the voluntary withdrawal from citizenship). Recovery takes place without passing language exams and proof of income.

It is important to know that only those citizens who came out of it without their will have the right to restore citizenship. For example, they were adopted or their parents moved to another country when they themselves were children and could not make decisions.

Simplified procedure through marriage

Another category of citizens of Ukraine that can enter citizenship in a simplified manner is foreigners legally married to citizens of the Russian Federation. It is important that, at the time of application, the term of the international union exceeds three years.
The conditions for the spouses of Russians are as follows:
1. The marriage is official, concluded in the Russian Federation.
2. The family lives in Russia.
3. Spouse (s) may be spoken in Russian.
Subject to the conditions, it is necessary to apply to the nearest department of the FMS. Registration will take no more than 6 months.

Native citizenship

If a child was born in Russia, he can become a Russian only if one of his parents is a citizen of this country. If the parents did not apply for proof of citizenship, or the child received it in another country, then in the future he will be able to claim the restoration of their rights.

If the parents of the baby are Russians, he has the right to citizenship of the Russian Federation, regardless of where he was born. If parents have citizenship of different countries and a child is born not in Russia, then citizenship can be obtained in the future as part of the accelerated procedure.

If a child was born on the territory of the Russian Federation, and his parents, not being citizens, left the baby without their guardianship, he becomes a Russian automatically after six months, because otherwise he would become a stateless person.

Political refugees

Residents of other countries fleeing the war (for example, from Syria, Ukraine) from 2014 can receive the status of a political refugee in Russia. To do this, you need to ask the government for asylum at the border. For the period of consideration of the application, refugees have the opportunity to live at state expense in special camps. Documents are handled by employees of similar organizations.

If a person officially receives refugee status in Russia, he will be assisted in getting a job, learning a language, arranging. Refugee children are entitled to attend schools and kindergartens. He also provides for the payment of social benefits.

To obtain political refugee status, an immigrant must be in real danger in the territory of his native country. If there are grounds, refugees are legalized in the country under an accelerated program. If hostilities cease in their country, there will be no grounds for becoming a citizen, which means that immigrants must leave the territory of the Russian Federation or stay and go through the procedure for obtaining citizenship in the general regime.