The employment and economic development services in Finland are being reformed, and the interruption in decision-making on certain work-based permits in January allows the necessary changes in automation and data systems.
Until January, applications for a residence permit for an employed person and applications for a residence permit for seasonal work that exceeds six months have been processed in two stages: The TE Office has first issued a partial decision before forwarding the application to the Finnish Immigration Service for further processing.
As of January 1, 2025, the Finnish Immigration Service will inspect and assess all the requirements for work-based residence permits all at once. The reorganisation of responsibilities aims to enhance the customer experience and to ensure a more seamless process.
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