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Finland proposes tougher language, income & family-reunification rules for international students
Finland has published a draft bill that would: 1) require non-EU students to pass a language test before arrival; 2) delay family-reunification eligibility until the student has lived in Finland for one year; and 3) set a legally binding, higher minimum-income threshold. The reforms, slated to enter into force in 2027, are intended to curb abuse of study permits but could also shrink the pool of future graduates available to Finnish employers.
Migri issues updated 2026 guidelines for seasonal-work permits
Finland’s immigration authority has refreshed its guidance for the 2026 seasonal-work programme, highlighting online applications, stricter labour-market testing for jobs longer than six months, and automatic work rights for Ukrainians under temporary protection. Employers are urged to use the Enter Finland portal to ensure faster, cheaper processing before the summer rush.