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Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (1341/2014) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (1341/2014) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101095

Amends section 123 ss.6, section 152b (as amended by Act 1214/2013), section 208 (as partially amended by Act 1214/2013) and section 209 concerning decision on arrest and placement of foreigners taken into custody, supervision of the execution of removals from the country, information to the non- discrimination ombudsman and hearing of the non-discrimination Ombudsman.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (1338/2014) amending the Posted Workers Act (1146/1999). (Laki (1338/2014) lähetetyistä työntekijöistä annetun lain muuttamisesta (1146/1999).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101102

Amends section 2 ss.5 (as amended by Act 1198/2005), section 6 (title), section 6 ss.2 (as ameded by Act 452/2012), section 7 ss.2 and section 8 (as partially ameded by Act 1198/2005) concerning the relevant provisions on employment and working conditions, applicable regulations concerning employer's investigation and liability and responsibility, claim for reimbursement or compensation and monitoring.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (1134/2014) amending the Act on the Promotion of Integration of Immigrants (1386/2010). (Laki (1134/2014) kotoutumisen edistämisestä annetun lain muuttamisesta (1386/2010).) -

Adoption: 2014-12-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | FIN-2014-L-101114

Amends sections 44 ss.1, 54, 55, 59, 61 and 87 ss.1 concerning the State's compensation to the municipality, the payment of compensation, the obligation to pay back the compensation fee to the representative and expenses, disclosure of information from the municipality instruction register and the right to obtain information. Sections as amended by Acts 906/2014 and 1251/2011.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (755/2014) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (755/2014) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2014-09-19 | Date of entry into force: 2015-01-01 | Date of partial entry into force: 2015-07-01 | FIN-2014-L-101166

Amends sections 174 ss.2, 179, 181 ss.1, 182 ss.2 and 185 ss.2 concerning reporting and monitoring obligations on drivers, transporters and carriers, penalty of carrier, imposition of penalty of carrier, removal of penalty of carrier, foreigner negligence at borders. Sections as amended by Act 581/2005 and Act 1261/2013.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (422/2014) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (422/2014) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2014-06-06 | Date of entry into force: 2014-07-01 | FIN-2014-L-101208

Amends sections 87b, 88d, 88e, 105b och 107 concerning causes of persecution, providing protection, internal flight alternative, tracing the parents of unaccompanied minors without a guardian or someone else responsible for the care, termination of refugee status and the status of persons in need of alternative protection. Sections as amended by Acts 1158/2006, 973/2007 and 323/2009.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (1214/2013) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (1214/2013) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98046

Amends section 3 p.21, section 11-15, section 121 ss.1, section 123 ss.6, section 142 and section 145, section 146 ss.1, section 147, section 147a, section 148 ss.1 p.1, section 150-152, section 173, section 175 ss.1, section 176, section 178 ss.1, section 208 of ss.1 concerning definitions, conditions of entry, conditions of detention, decisions on detention, placement of foreigners in detention and deportation from the country. Sections as amended by Act 581/2005, 380/2006, 619/2006, 849/2006, 973/2007, 195/2011, 886/2011.

Introduces a new section 121a, 146a, 147b, 149b, 152b, a new ss.2 to section 190 (as amended by Act 516/2008), a new ss.2 to section 200 (as amended by Act 195/2011, whereas the present ss.2 and ss.3 becomes a new ss.3 and ss.4) concerning risk of disappearance and removal from the country.

Repeals section 16.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (1218/2013) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (1218/2013) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2013-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-98048

Introduces a new p.6a and p.6b to section 3 (as amended by Act 619/2006, Act 358/2007, Act 323/2009, Act 631/2011, Act 1338/2011 and Act 668/2013), new sub-headings to section 78 and section 81, a new section 82 and a new section 86a and section 86b concerning definitions, decision on the application made on the basis of employment, the employer's obligations and client's obligations.

Amends section 3 p.6 and p.7, section 70 (the sub-heading), section 72-81, section 81a and 81b, section 82 (the sub-heading), section 83-86, section 186, section 187, section 191 and section 194 concerning definitions, work, worker's residence permit, residence permit for businesses, other residence permit for employed persons, the granting of EU Blue Card, decisions on applications for EU Blue Card. Sections as amended by Act 34/2006, Act 49/2006, Act 380/2006, Act 619/2006, Act 973/2007, Act 323/2009, Act 1426/2009, Act 549/2010, Act 886/2011, Act 1338/2011, Act 19/2006 and Act 266/2011, Act 449/2012, Act 668/2013.

Repeals section 79 (the sub-heading) and section 81c and section 81d (as amended by Act 1338/2011).

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (668/2013) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (668/2013) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2013-09-13 | Date of entry into force: 2013-10-01 | FIN-2013-L-98017

Amends section 3 p.5a, 33, 34, 36, 49a, 56a, 57, 58 and 59, 60 ss.2, 60a-60c, 67 ss.4, ss.1 68, 79 and 149 ss.1 concerning definitions, residence permit, permanent residence permit, EU residence permit, Immigration Service, the local police, unlimited work with the support of other residence permit than the worker's residence permit and deportation grounds. Section 3 p.5a, 49a, 58, 59 and 60a-60c, 68 ss.1, 79 ss.1 and 149 as amended by Act 358/2007, section 33 and 57 as partially amended by Act 358/2007, section 34 and 60 ss.2 as amended by Act 631/2011, section 36 as partially amended by Act 358/2007 and Act 549/2010, section 56a as amended by Act 358/2007 and Act 1338/2011 and section 67 ss.4 as amended by Act 1338/2011.

Introduces to the Act new sections 34a-34c and 149a concerning notes in the residence card and responding to a request for confirmation relating to deportation to Finland by a person who received EU long-term resident permit in another Member State of the EU and the approved return of an expelled person.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (506/2013) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (506/2013) ulkomaalaislain 123 §:n muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2013-06-28 | Date of entry into force: 2014-01-01 | FIN-2013-L-97926

Amends section 123 ss.1 (as amended by Act 886/2011) concerning decisions on detention and placement of foreigners detained.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (449/2012) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (449/2012) ulkomaalaislain (301/2004) muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2012-07-20 | Date of entry into force: 2012-08-01 | FIN-2012-L-94608

Amends section 35, section 40 ss.1 p.5-7, section 53 ss.6, section 54 ss.5, section 6 ss.1, section 67 ss.1 p.2, section 73 ss.1 and ss.3 and section 79 ss.5 concerning requirements for travel document application, right to residence, length of the first temporary residence permit, granting of a permit, permit application, the Migration Board as authority granting residence permit, employer obligations, unlimited work with the support of other residence permit than residence permit for workers. Section 35 and section 60 ss.1 as amended by Act 631/2011, section 40 ss.1 p.6 and p.7, section 53 ss.6, section 54 and section 79 ss.5 as amended by Act 619/2006, section 67 ss.1 p.2 as amended by Act 973/2007.

Introduces to the Act a new section 52d concerning the granting of residence permits for third-country nationals who have resided and worked in the country illegally.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (746/2011) on the Reception of Persons Seeking International Protection. (Laki (746/2011) kansainvälistä suojelua hakevan vastaanotosta. ) -

Adoption: 2011-06-17 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-01 | FIN-2011-L-90578

This Act deals with persons seeking political asylum in Finland. It contains 9 chapters and 64 sections respecting, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Reception.
Chapter 3: Reception services.
Chapter 4: Help to victims of trafficking.
Chapter 5: Persons representing unaccompanied children.
Chapter 6: Records.
Chapter 7: Legal protection.
Chapter 8: Special provisions.
Chapter 9: Entry into force requirements.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (749/2011) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (749/2011) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-17 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-01 | FIN-2011-L-91245

Amends section 97a (as amended by Act 432/2009), 105a (as amended by Act 973/2007) and 133 respecting interview during an application for political asylum, the right to information and the registration of migrants during mass immigration.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (632/2011) amending the Act (1270/1997) respecting registration of foreigners. (Laki (632/2011) ulkomaalaisrekisteristä annetun lain muuttamisesta (1270/1997).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-10 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | FIN-2011-L-91194

Section 7 amends ss. 1 (as amended by Act 459/2009), 9 ss. 1 (as amended by Act 305/2004) and 10 ss. 3 respecting data in the register, removal of data from the register and disclosure of data from the register.

Introduces a new section 3b respecting the use and comparison of fingerprint data in the register for applications.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (631/2011) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (631/2011) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta (301/2004).) -

Adoption: 2011-06-10 | Date of entry into force: 2012-01-01 | FIN-2011-L-91198

Amends section 3 p. 23, section 34, 35 and 60, section 61 ss. 1, section 62, section 131 ss. 1 and 2, section 185 ss. 1 respecting definitions, notes in the residence permit card, demands on the travel document application, application for a residence permit, temporary confiscation of travel documents, procedure for application for residence permit based on family ties, raising alerts and foreigner offense. Section 3 p. 23 as amended by Act 619/2006, section 34 and 60 as partially amended by Act 358/2007, section 35 as partially amended by Act 323/2009, section 62 as partially amended by Act 549/2010, section 131 ss. 1 and section 185 ss. 1 as amended by Act 323/2009.

Introduces to section 3 a new p. 24 and p. 25, to the act new sections 33a, 33b, 60d, 60e, 60f and 60g, to section 131 a new ss. 3 (whereas the present ss. 3 becomes a new ss. 4), to section 161 a new ss. 3, to section 161a a new ss. 3 respecting definitions, residence card, data security of the residence permit card, application for a residence permit, raising alerts, residence permit card. Section 3 as partially amended by Act 619/2006, 358/2007 and 323/2009, section 131 as partially amended by Act 323/2009, section 161 and 161a as amended by Act 360/2007.

Repeals section 69 ss. 5 and section 82.

Finland - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (570/2011) on the initial mapping in connection with the promotion of integration of foreigners. (Valtioneuvoston asetus (570/2011) kotoutumisen edistämiseen liittyvästä alkukartoituksesta,) -

Adoption: 2011-05-26 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-01 | FIN-2011-R-91191

Contains 3 sections providing for regulations respecting the initial mapping in connection with the promotion of integration of foreigners under section 9 ss. 2 of the Act on the Promotion of Integration of Immigrants (1386/2010).

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (579/2011) amending the Nationality Act (359/2003). (Laki (579/2011) kansalaisuuslain muuttamisesta Act (359/2003).) -

Adoption: 2011-05-20 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-01 | FIN-2011-L-91192

Amends section 2 p 10, 6, 13 ss. 1, 14-19 and 21, 22 p 1, 24 ss. 1, 29 and 30, 34 ss. 2, 35 ss. 2, 44 ss. 1, 45 ss. 1 and 50 ss. 2 (section 15 as partially amended by Act 327/2009) respecting definitions, investigated identity, general conditions for naturalization, starting date for period of residence, living period accepted as period of residence, interrupted continuous period of residence, proof of language skills, exceptions from conditions of period of residence and integrity requirements.

Introduces new sections 18a, 18b and 19a respecting exceptions from residence requirement when language skills requirements are met, exceptions from language skills requirements and determination of the waiting period.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (266/2011) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (266/2011) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta) -

Adoption: 2011-03-25 | Date of entry into force: 2011-04-05 | FIN-2011-L-91013

Amends section 20-26, 32 (as partially amended by Act 360/2007) and section 191 ss. 2, section 3 p. 4, section 17, 27-31, and section 155a and section 191 ss. 1 p. 1 respecting regulations concerning the visa application procedure.

Introduces a new ss. 3 to section 18, whereas the present ss. 3 is becoming a new ss. 4, a new p. 6 to section 191 ss. 1 and new sections 191a and 204a respecting review and notifications in visa application procedures.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (195/2011) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki (195/2011) ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2011-03-04 | Date of entry into force: 2011-04-01 | FIN-2011-L-91007

Amends section 127 ss. 1, section 150, section 151 ss. 2, section 200 and section 201 ss. 1 (as amended by Act 973/2007) respecting release of detained persons, notification and withdrawal of prohibition to enter the country, police and border control authority, enforceability and enforcement of decisions on expulsion.

Introduces to the act a new section 147a respecting voluntary repatriation.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act on the Promotion of Integration of Immigrants (1386/2010). (Laki kotoutumisen edistämisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-12-30 | Date of entry into force: 2011-09-01 | Date of gradual entry into force: 2011-01-01 | Date of partial end of application: 2013-12-31 | FIN-2010-L-89217

Contains 11 chapters and 90 sections respecting, inter alia:

Chapter 1: General provisions.
Chapter 2: Measures to promote the integration of immigrants.
Chapter 3: Promotion of integration at local level.
Chapter 4: National facilities for the promotion of integration.
Chapter 5: The designation to municipalities.
Chapter 6: Reimbursement of expenses.
Chapter 7: Representation of unaccompanied children.
Chapter 8: Provisions regarding data records.
Chapter 9: The test programme "Involved in Finland".
Chapter 10: Special provisions.
Chapter 11: Entry into force.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (549/2010) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-06-11 | Date of entry into force: 2010-08-01 | FIN-2010-L-89183

Amends section 38, 39 (1), 62 (2), 81 (as partially amended by Act 516/2008) and 114 (4) respecting the conditions applicable to children, income requirement for the granting of residence permits, procedures for applying for residence permit because of family ties, work without residence permit and the granting of residence permits for family members to persons with international protection or temporary protection.

Introduces a new section 6a, a new section 6b, a new (3) to section 36 (as partially amended by Act 358/2007) and a new (3) to section 37 (as partially amended by Act 380/2006) respecting forensic studies, the general conditions for granting residence permits and family members.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (70/2010) amending the Act (1270/1997) respecting registration of foreigners. (Laki ulkomaalaisrekisteristä annetun lain 7 ja 8 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2010-01-29 | Date of entry into force: 2010-03-01 | FIN-2010-L-89161

Amends section 7 ss. 2 (data registry) and section 8 ss. 1 p.9 (external data sources) as amended by Act 618/2007.

Finland - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Council of State Ordinance (1784/2009) amending the Ordinance (511/1999) amending the regulations on the integration of immigrants and asylum seekers. (Valtioneuvoston asetus maahanmuuttajien kotouttamisesta ja turvapaikanhakijoiden vastaanotosta annetun asetuksen muuttamisesta) -

Adoption: 2009-12-29 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-R-87916

Amends section 9, 11 and 14 (1) respecting the delegation composition, the centres and refugee channels, appointment of posts and tasks, leave of absence. Section 9 as amended by Ordinance 280/2006 and Ordinance 1392/2007, Section 11 as amended by Ordinance 156/2002.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (1345/2009) amending the Act on the Integration of Immigrants and Reception of Asylum Seekers (493/1999). (Laki maahanmuuttajien kotouttamisesta ja turvapaikanhakijoiden vastaanotosta annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87743

Amends section 6, section 6b (title) and section 6b (1), section 21, section 22a (3), section 25e (2) and section 35 (1) and (2) respecting the tasks of Ministry of Interior, Finnish Migration Board, Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment and Regional State Administrative Agencies, agreements on arrangements for reception, insurance coverage, multi-professional assessment team and data controllers. Section 6, section 6b (1) and 22a (3) as amended by Act 972/2007, section 6b (title) as amended by Act 1215/2005, section 21 as amended by Act 118/2002 and section 25e (2) as amended by Act 1269/2006.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (1419/2009) amending the Act (1270/1997) respecting registration of foreigners. (Laki ulkomaalaisrekisteristä annetun lain 3 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87744

Amends section 3 (3) (as amended by Act 977/2007) respecting data controllers.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (1420/2009) amending the Act on the Integration of Immigrants and Reception of Asylum Seekers (493/1999). (Laki maahanmuuttajien kotouttamisesta ja turvapaikanhakijoiden vastaanotosta annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87753

Amends section 6 (1), section 6b (2) (3) and (4), section 6c, section 8, section 9 and section 35 (3) respecting preparedness for reception of persons arriving because of mass exodus, tasks of the Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment, the Regional State Administrative Agencies and the Employment and Economic Development Office, reimbursement of costs related to refugees and data controllers. Section 6a (1) as amended by Act 972/2007, section 6b (2) and (3) as amended by Act 1215/2005, section 6b (4) as amended by Act 972/2007, section 6c and section 8 as amended by Act 1215/2005 and section 9 as amended by Act 362/2005.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (1426/2009) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki ulkomaalaislain 71 ja 84 §:n muuttamisesta) -

Adoption: 2009-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2010-01-01 | FIN-2009-L-87756

Amends section 71 and section 84 (as partially amended by Act 619/2007 and Act 973/2007) respecting cooperation with labour organisations and authorisation for enterprises to grant a residence permit.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (459/2009) amending the Act (1270/1997) respecting registration of foreigners. (Laki ulkomaalaisrekisteristä annetun lain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-06-26 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-29 | FIN-2009-L-87562

Amends section 4b (as amended by Act 674/2006) and section 7 (1) (as amended by Act 618/2007) respecting the protection of identity information and data records.

Introduces a new section 3 and to section 10 (as partially amended by Acts 305/2004, 620/2006 and 618/2007) a new (3) respecting the use of fingerprint data and the disclosure of information from the registry.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (432/2009) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-06-12 | Date of entry into force: 2009-07-01 | FIN-2009-L-87556

Amends section 98 (2) and section 201 (2) respecting determination of the application for international protection and enforcement of decisions on expulsion.

Introduces new sections 95a-95c, 97a, 97b and 198a respecting information to the applicants for international protection, withdrawal of an application for international protection, maturity of the application for international protection, asylum interview, obtaining information on individual cases involving international protection, maturing in the administrative court of a matter of international protection.

Repeals section 97 (4).

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (323/2009) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-05-08 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-01 | FIN-2009-L-87538

Amends section 3 p. 13, section 27, section 30, section 35 (1), section 56 (4), section 80 (1) p. 6 and (2), section 88, section 89 and section 106-108, section 113 (1), section 114 (1) and (3), section 115 (1), section 116 (1), section 131 (1), section 134 (2), section 175 (3), section 182 (1) , section 185 (1) and section 193. Amendments are covering, inter alia, definitions, extension of Schengen visa, permission for the granting and renewal of visas, the length of the first temporary residence permit, permanent residence permit, limited work with other residence permit than residence permit for workers, alternative protection, issuing residence permits when applying the exclusion clauses, refugee status and the status of subsidiary protection, grant of continuous residence permits, residence permits for family members of a person enjoying international protection or temporary protection, the granting of residence permits for other relatives of a person enjoying international protection or temporary protection, jurisdiction of Migration Boards in relation to international protection, collecting descriptions, granting alien passport, repatriation, liberation from penalty fee for the carrier, alien offence, appeals to the Helsinki Administrative Court. Section 35 (a) as amended by Act 619/2006, section 56 (4) and section 114 (a) as amended by Act 380/2006, Section 116 (a) as amended by Act 973/2007, section 182 (1) as amended by Act 653/2004, Section 185 (a) as amended by Act 360/2007 and section 193 as partially amended by Act 973/2007.

Introduces a new p. 12a to section 3 (definitions), a new (7) to section 53 (residence permits related to the travel document), a new (4) to section 87 (asylum) and to the Act new sections 87a, 87b and 88a -88 e (circumstances regarded as persecution, reasons for persecution, humanitarian protection, need for protection after departure, actors responsible for persecution or serious harm, actors responsible for protection, possibility to escape within the country). Section 35 (a) as partially amended by Act 619/2006 and Act 358/2007, section 53 as partially amended by Act 619/2006.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (324/2009) amending the Act on the Integration of Immigrants and Reception of Asylum Seekers (493/1999). (Laki maahanmuuttajien kotouttamisesta ja turvapaikanhakijoiden vastaanotosta annetun lain 3 a §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-05-08 | FIN-2009-L-87539

Amends section 3 (1) p. 1 (as amended by Act 649/2004) respecting the scope of the definition of refugee in the application of the Act 493/2009.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (327/2009) amending the Nationality Act (359/2003). (Laki kansalaisuuslain 15 ja 20 §:n muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2009-05-08 | Date of entry into force: 2009-06-01 | FIN-2009-L-87540

Amends section 15 (1) p. 3 (start of housing period) and section 20 (exemption for persons receiving international protection and involuntarily stateless persons).

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (516/2008) amending the Aliens' Act (301/2004). (Laki ulkomaalaislain muuttamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-08-08 | Date of entry into force: 2009-01-01 | FIN-2008-L-87223

Amends section 47(1) (granting of continuous residence permit for persons abroad), 49(1) (granting of the first temporary residence permit for aliens entering the country without residence permit), 67(2) (the Migration Board as residence permit authority), 68(2) (the local police as residence permit authority), 81(1) (work without residence permit) and 190 (appeals). Section 67(2) and 190 as amended by the Act 973/2007, 68(2) as amended by the Act 358/2007 and 81(1) as partially amended by the Act 1279/2007.

Introduces new sections 47a-47f (research institutes and hosting agreements) and 58a (revocation of residence permits based on the research directive).

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (493/2008) on the entry into force of the provisions pertaining to the field of legislation of the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness (1961). (Laki kansalaisuudettomuuden vähentämisestä tehdyn yleissopimuksen lainsäädännön alaan kuuluvien määräysten voimaansaattamisesta.) -

Adoption: 2008-07-18 | Date of entry into force: 2008-11-05 | FIN-2008-L-87268

The provisions pertaining to the area of ​​the legislation of the Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness (New York August 30, 1961) applies as law such as Finland has committed to them.

Finland - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Government Ordinance (125/2008) on the entry into force of the Act (1279/2007) amending section 81 of the Aliens Act (No. 301 of 2004). (Valtioneuvoston asetus ulkomaalaislain 81 §:n muuttamisesta annetun lain voimaantulosta) -

Adoption: 2008-02-28 | Date of entry into force: 2008-03-01 | FIN-2008-R-85157

Specifies the date of entry into force of Act (1279/2007) amending section 81, ss.1 p. 3 respecting the right to work without residence permit of the Aliens Act (No. 301 of 2004) is the 1st of March 2008.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 1279 of 2007) amending the Aliens' Act (No. 301 of 2004).

Adoption: 2007-12-21 | Date of entry into force: 2008-03-01 | FIN-2007-L-79874

Amends section 81, ss.1 p. 3 respecting the right to work without residence permit.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 972 of 2007) amending the Act (No. 493 of 1999) to promote immigrants' integration and admission of asylum seekers.

Adoption: 2007-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79823

Amends sections 6, 6 a (1), 6 b (1) and (4), 16 a (3), 19 d (1), 38 (1) and 42 (1), respecting, inter alia, competent authorities and their tasks, reception and accommodation of asylum seekers, unemployment benefit and registers for inhabitants and for refugees.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 973 of 2007) amending the Aliens' Act (No. 301 of 2004).

Adoption: 2007-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79824

Amends sections 31 (3), 63, 64 (2), 65 (1) and (3), 66 (1) and (4), 67, 83 (2), 84 (2), 85 (3), 91, 93 (2), 96 (3), 97 (2) and (3), 101 (3), 102 (1), 105 and 105 a, 105 b (1), 111 (2), 116, 117 (3), 130 (2), 132 (1), 137, 139 (1) and (2), 141 (1) and 3, 151 (1) and (3), 171 (3), 190, 193 (1), 195, 197 (2), 201 (1), 210, 211 and 212 (1). The amendments concern, inter alia, the revocation of visas, residence permits on the grounds of family links, DNA analyses, competence to grant residence permits, the application for asylum, international protection and appeal to the Migration Board.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 974 of 2007) amending the Nationality Act (No. 359 of 2003).

Adoption: 2007-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79826

Amends sections 3, 25 (3), 36 (1), 37 (2), 39, 40 (1) and (2), 41, 42, 44 (3) and (4), 46 (3), 47 and 48 as well as 55 (2) and 3. The amendments concern, inter alia, the obligation to give information, documentation to be submitted to the Migration Board, communication of information between relevant authorities, appeal of the decisions of the Migration Board and the Administrative Court, the right to obtain information from registers and decisions on neutralisation.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 978 of 2007) amending the Act (No. 1270 of 1997) respecting registration of foreigners.

Adoption: 2007-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79827

Amends section 3(1) and (3) concerning the responsibility of the Migration Board to uphold the register.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 975 of 2007) amending the Act (No. 156 of 1995) respecting the Migration Board. -

Adoption: 2007-11-09 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-01 | FIN-2007-L-79828

Amends the heading of the old Act (No. 156 of 1995) respecting the Migration Board and sections 1-3 concerning the position and tasks of the Board, as well as the appeal of its decisions.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 619 of 2007) amending the Aliens' Act (No. 301 of 2004).

Adoption: 2007-05-25 | Date of entry into force: 2007-06-01 | FIN-2007-L-79794

Amends sections 83, ss. 2 and 3 and 84, ss. 2 and 3. Introduces a new section 10(a) respecting applications submitted electronically.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act (No. 486 of 2007) amending the Aliens' Act (No. 301 of 2004).

Adoption: 2007-04-13 | Date of entry into force: 2007-09-01 | FIN-2007-L-79770

Amends section 46 respecting residence permits for the purposes of studying in Finland.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act No. 358 of 2007 to amend the Aliens' Act (No. 301 of 2004).

Adoption: 2007-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2007-05-01 | FIN-2007-L-75828

Amends several sections and inserts new points 2a and 5a to section 3 concerning residence permits (application for, different types, validity, etc.).

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act No. 360 of 2007 to amend the Aliens' Act (No. 301 of 2004).

Adoption: 2007-03-23 | Date of entry into force: 2007-04-30 | FIN-2007-L-75829

Amends and inserts several sections concerning residence permits, including a new section 156a providing the possibility of restrictions to residence due to epidemic diseases threatening the national health.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act No. 283 of 2007 to amend the Aliens' Act (No. 301 of 2004).

Adoption: 2007-03-16 | FIN-2007-L-75812

Inserts a new section 152a in Chapter 9 (extraditions).

Finland - Migrant workers - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Ordinance No. 156 of 2007 respecting the delegation for foreigners employment and residence permits.

Adoption: 2007-02-08 | Date of entry into force: 2007-02-15 | FIN-2007-R-75807

Issued by the Concil of State under section 211 of the Aliens' Act. The Delegation consists of a maximum of 20 members, representing different Ministries. The Chairperson shall for each meeting call upon representatives from the organizations of workers, employers and enterprises for their participation.

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act No. 1269 of 2006 to amend Act (No. 493 of 1999) to promote immigrants' integration and admission of asylum seekers.

Adoption: 2006-12-22 | Date of entry into force: 2007-01-01 | FIN-2006-L-74988

Amends and inserts several sections (scope, definitions, application, etc.).

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act No. 1158 of 2006 to amend the Aliens' Act (No. 301 of 2004).

Adoption: 2006-12-08 | Date of entry into force: 2007-02-02 | FIN-2006-L-74962

Inserts new sections 105a and 105b respecting asylum seekers (right to obtain information).

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act No. 1159 of 2006 to amend section 8 of Act (No. 1270 of 1997) respecting registration of foreigners.

Adoption: 2006-12-08 | Date of entry into force: 2007-02-01 | FIN-2006-L-74981

Inserts new paragraph 4 to section 8 (data sources).

Finland - Migrant workers - Law, Act

Act No. 619 of 2006 to amend the Aliens' Act (No. 301 of 2004)

Adoption: 2006-07-21 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-31 | FIN-2006-L-74887

Amends and inserts several sections concerning trafficking.