Our client came to us after receiving an Additional Information Request from the Finnish Immigration Service regarding the potential cancellation of a residence permit based on employment grounds. The client had been working as a practical nurse, but due to a work-related injury, was placed on medical leave and temporarily unable to continue assisting clients.

As a result, the Finnish Immigration Service questioned whether the grounds for the residence permit still existed and initiated proceedings to cancel both the client’s permit and that of a dependent family member.

We immediately stepped in to assess the case and prepared a comprehensive response. By referring to relevant EU legislation and Finnish national laws, we argued that the interruption in employment was medically justified and did not reflect an abandonment of employment or integration. We demonstrated the client’s strong ties to Finland and their ongoing commitment to recovery and eventual return to work.

The Finnish Immigration Service chose not to cancel the residence permits, allowing our client and their family member to continue residing in Finland without disruption.

We are proud to have played a part in protecting our client’s rights and stability during a challenging time. If you are facing the risk of losing your residence permit due to health, employment, or legal concerns, don’t hesitate to contact us.

Our office will continue providing high-quality legal and administrative services, understanding that immigration matters can significantly impact lives and futures. If you’re facing challenges with your residence permit, do not hesitate to reach out to us for professional assistance.

Our client came to us after receiving a negative decision from the Finnish Immigration Service, which denied a residence permit based on family ties with a Finnish citizen spouse and issued an order for deportation and a four-year Schengen entry ban. The decision was based on the client’s past criminal convictions and lack of a valid travel document.

Despite the seriousness of the case, we immediately took action and appealed the decision to the Administrative Court. We emphasized our client’s established family life in Finland, including a young child who is a Finnish citizen, and argued that deportation and separation from the family would be contrary to both national and international legal standards protecting the right to family life and the best interests of the child.

After careful consideration, the Administrative Court ruled in favor of our arguments and returned the case to the Finnish Immigration Service for re-evaluation. The court emphasized that the client’s situation falls under the scope of EU law due to family ties with Finnish and EU citizens, and that the Immigration Service must reassess the matter with a focus on the rights of the child and the family unit.

This is a powerful example of how determined legal representation can change the course of a case, even in complex and sensitive situations.

We are proud to have defended our client’s rights and supported the unity of their family in Finland. If you or someone you know is facing deportation or the denial of a residence permit, especially due to past legal issues, do not hesitate to contact us.

Our office will continue providing high-quality legal and administrative services, understanding that immigration matters can significantly impact lives and futures. If you’re facing challenges with your residence permit, do not hesitate to reach out to us for professional assistance.

Significant changes to Finland’s Aliens Act concerning family reunification will come into effect on 16 June 2025. These amendments introduce stricter requirements that may impact your ability to reunite with family members in Finland. It is crucial to understand these changes and seek professional legal advice to navigate the new regulations effectively.

Key Changes Include:

Age Requirement for Spouses and Partners: Both the sponsor residing in Finland and the spouse or partner applying for a residence permit must be at least 21 years old when the permit becomes valid. This requirement does not apply if the sponsor is a Finnish citizen.

Income Requirement for Family Members: Family members of minors who have been granted subsidiary protection or temporary protection are now required to have sufficient financial resources, with certain exceptions.

Two-Year Residence Requirement: Family reunification for beneficiaries of international protection now requires a two-year residence in Finland, with certain exceptions.

Definition of a Minor: The definition of when a child is considered a minor has been adjusted to comply with the case-law of the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Applications submitted before 16 June 2025 and some extended permit applications submitted on or after this date will be processed under the previous provisions of the Aliens Act.

Our office will continue providing high-quality legal and administrative services, understanding that immigration matters can significantly impact lives and futures. If you’re facing challenges with your residence permit, do not hesitate to reach out to us for professional assistance.

Our client approached us after receiving a negative decision from the Finnish Immigration Service. The authority had rejected his applications for an extended residence permit based on both employment and family ties and had also issued a deportation order. The reason for the rejection was the absence of a valid travel document, which the Finnish Immigration Service considered a legal requirement under the Finnish Aliens Act.

Understanding the seriousness of the situation, we immediately filed an appeal with the Administrative Court. Over the course of the proceedings, we worked closely with the authorities, providing extensive documentation and legal arguments to support our client’s case. Our legal team demonstrated that the client was married to a Finnish citizen and had a well-established life in Finland, and that the circumstances surrounding the lack of a passport were beyond his control, as the Turkish authorities had refused to issue him one for political reasons.

Thanks to consistent communication and cooperation between our office, the client, and the authorities—and supported by new evidence, including proof of a newly issued Turkish passport—the Administrative Court ruled in our client’s favor.

The court cancelled the deportation order and the negative decisions, and sent the case back to the Finnish Immigration Service for re-evaluation. This decision gives our client a renewed opportunity to remain in Finland and have his application reviewed fairly based on the full evidence and legal protections available.

We are proud to have helped our clients achieve this positive result and grateful for their trust in our expertise. If you are facing a negative immigration decision, we encourage you to reach out to us.

Our office will continue providing high-quality legal and administrative services, understanding that immigration matters can significantly impact lives and futures. If you’re facing challenges with your residence permit, do not hesitate to reach out to us for professional assistance.

Our client came to us after receiving a negative decision from the Finnish Immigration Service regarding the renewal of his residence permit. The rejection was based on the grounds of insufficient working hours, which did not meet the requirement for a renewal of the residence permit based on employment grounds.

Understanding the urgency of the situation and the risk of deportation, we took immediate action. First, we appealed the decision to the Administrative Court to help our client stay in Finland during the process. Simultaneously, we began preparing a new residence permit application based on employment.

Our team carefully reviewed all the documentation and made sure that the new application fully followed the requirements set by the Finnish Immigration Service. We worked closely with the client and his employer to compile detailed records of employment, job description, salary, and working hours, ensuring full compliance with Finnish immigration regulations.

During the process, we maintained close communication with the authorities and followed every stage of the application from start to finish. Our goal was not only to challenge the negative decision but to establish a strong and sustainable legal basis for our client’s stay in Finland.

As a result of our careful work and full commitment to the case, the Finnish Immigration Service granted our client a new residence permit (Type A) valid for four years, based on employment in the welding and gas cutting sector.

We are proud to have helped our clients achieve this positive result and grateful for their trust in our expertise. If you are facing a negative immigration decision, we encourage you to reach out to us.

Our office will continue providing high-quality legal and administrative services, understanding that immigration matters can significantly impact lives and futures. If you’re facing challenges with your residence permit, do not hesitate to reach out to us for professional assistance.