Migration Agency Helped Uzbek Citizens in Russia Recover 457 Thousand Rubles in Wage Debt

In September, the representation of the Uzbekistan Migration Agency located in Russia assisted more than 4,4 thousand compatriots in returning to their homeland.

In addition to assistance with repatriation, citizens also received about 6 thousand legal consultations. In some situations, the agency paid for temporary housing, medical care, and lawyer services.

Support for Compatriots

According to information from the agency, during one month, 983 people received one-time financial assistance. Expenses for temporary accommodation and workplace were compensated in 409 cases, while lawyer and other structural services were paid for in 171 cases. Furthermore, medical needs were covered in 19 cases.

Social support, including job search assistance, was provided to 329 citizens of Uzbekistan. For those who need help in Russia, the Migration Agency's representation hotline operates at +7 495 803-40-00.

It was previously noted that women from Uzbekistan who find themselves in difficult situations abroad are entitled to various types of support from the Migration Agency. Depending on specific circumstances, they may be paid for treatment, provided with temporary housing and lawyer services, helped to recover earned funds, restore documents, or facilitate return to their homeland with minor children.

In the first half of 2026, over 1.17 million citizens of Uzbekistan entered the Russian Federation for work. Thanks to this figure, Uzbekistan took the first place among countries whose citizens come to the Russian Federation to earn a living.

Tajikistan came in second place on the list, with 494.5 thousand people arriving there. Following them are Kyrgyzstan (over 289 thousand), Kazakhstan (122.6 thousand), and China (89.6 thousand). Armenia (88.6 thousand people), Azerbaijan (62.4 thousand), India (27.4 thousand), Turkmenistan (13.4 thousand), and Turkey (8.4 thousand) also made it into the top ten.

Regarding regions of Russia, Moscow maintains the lead in the number of foreigners working under patents. From January to September 2026, 437.6 thousand such workers were registered in the capital. The Moscow region ranks second in this regard with 268 thousand labor migrants. In St. Petersburg and the Leningrad region, this figure reached 162.4 thousand people.

The Sverdlovsk region (38.6 thousand) and Tatarstan (36.3 thousand) entered the top five regions with the largest number of patent holders. Previously, the issue of revising the ban on employment of foreign citizens in the hairdressing and beauty salon sectors, as well as excluding these sectors from current restrictions, was discussed in St. Petersburg. It is noteworthy that approximately 70% of masters in barbershops in this city are citizens of Uzbekistan.

Over the nine-month period of 2026, the Migration Agency provided support to citizens of Uzbekistan, helping them recover $850 thousand that was unpaid abroad, as well as compensating for other amounts. Furthermore, the agency facilitated the return of 532 passports and identity documents that were held by intermediaries and employers.

Geographical Scope of Appeals

The largest number of appeals concerning unpaid wages and compensation came from Russia—a total of 533 cases. A significant number of appeals were also registered in Turkey (155 cases) and South Korea (92 cases); the remaining 37 cases were recorded in other countries.

Document Recovery

A separate issue addressed by the agency was the illegal retention of documents by workers and intermediaries. Thanks to the agency's efforts, 532 citizens were able to retrieve their passports and identity documents. 331 such cases were recorded in Russia, 185 in Turkey, 11 in Kazakhstan, and five in South Korea.

Citizens can report any problems related to employment, wages, or documents outside the country by calling the short number 1282 or contacting the Telegram bot @huquqiy_yordam_uzbot. Applications are accepted 24/7.

Previously, the Migration Agency signed an agreement with a major American recruiting firm. This agreement provides for the organization of training and subsequent employment of Uzbek citizens to participate in seasonal agricultural work in the United States under the H-2A program.