ImmigrationFI

Observes immigration-related issues in Finland. Account owner @AnttiKanniainen

[IOM Finland @IOMFinland]

Across the Nordics, Somali #diaspora is making meaningful impact in different fields, such as health & education. 🩺📚

Yesterday, our Head of Office, Tobias van Treeck, spoke at the #NordicSomaliConference2025 in Helsinki 🇫🇮 about IOM's diaspora engagement in 🇸🇴 & beyond.

[CEREN Helsinki @CEREN_Helsinki]

CERENers Suvi Keskinen and Markus Himanen's article "Institutional racism, inclusivity and colour-blindness in the Finnish police" has been published open access in Policing and Society!
Read the open access article here: https://t.co/pPfg6FSbqV

[IOM Finland @IOMFinland]

Huge congratulations to Homaira Qadare, named Refugee of the Year 2025 by @Pakolaisapu! 🎉 The announcement was made today in Helsinki.

She arrived in #Finland 🇫🇮 from #Afghanistan 🇦🇫 at the age of 15 in 2003 through #FamilyReunification.

#VuodenPakolainen #VuodenPakolainen2025

[Finnish Government @FinGovernment]

Finland's eastern border to remain closed until further notice https://t.co/HhV57KOYFy

[IOM Finland @IOMFinland]

Happy International Migrants Day! #IMD #EveryStep

Our Head of Office, Tobias van Treeck, explains how #regular pathways offer essential solutions for both humanitarian and economic challenges in Finland 🇫🇮and beyond. 👉 https://t.co/HS8WAeJvKA

[Maahanmuuttovirasto @Maahanmuuttovir]

Employment permit services of the TE Office transferred to the Finnish Immigration Service on 1 January 2025

https://t.co/HjBXx0CTEi

[Maahanmuuttovirasto @Maahanmuuttovir]

Decision-making on asylum applications from Syrians paused by Finnish Immigration Service

https://t.co/rI6Yjb84QU

[ImmigrationFI @ImmigrationFi]

”Significant differences in skills between #immigrants and the rest of the population”

[Opetus- ja kulttuuriministeriö @okmfi]

Finland best in literacy and numeracy skills in the #PIAAC adult population (16-65) survey.

The #OECD survey was conducted in 31 countries and economies.

Finland’s results improved from 2013 survey.

https://t.co/lG60lGiJZN

[ImmigrationFI @ImmigrationFi]

”The Political Participation Policy Index 2024 —- ranks countries based on their adherence to international standards, with Luxembourg, Sweden, Ireland, and #Finland emerging as leaders.”

[Migration Policy Group @migpolgroup]

📢 Just launched: The Political Participation Policy Index 2024! 🌍

This report ranks EU countries on fostering migrant political participation & highlights gaps in voting rights, citizenship, & civic engagement.

Read more : https://t.co/ys7rVfk9aY #InclusiveDemocracy

[ImmigrationFI @ImmigrationFi]

”The comprehensive reform of the #Integration Act (KOTO24) strengthens the employment of #immigrants and clarifies responsibilities”

[Työmarkkinatori @tyomarkkinatori]

On 1 January 2025, employment services and integration services will be transferred from central government to employment areas formed by municipalities. You can find E-services for employment services at Job Market Finland.

Read more: https://t.co/XZUYgupZsw

[Maahanmuuttovirasto @Maahanmuuttovir]

Work-based migration to Finland higher than before COVID-19, number of international students growing

https://t.co/QtZBErlfzq

[InfoMigrants @InfoMigrants]

Since Finland's government shifted to the right in 2023, the country's migration policies have gradually tightened.

This is making migrants' lives more unstable, and is particularly hard for those seeking work.

We spoke to migrants in Finland:
https://t.co/eh29LDICxA

[Maahanmuuttovirasto @Maahanmuuttovir]

Automated post-decision monitoring of permits has been in use for 1 year, and we have successfully shortened processing times of permits for work and studies. Specialists can get a first permit in 9 days.

Read more: https://t.co/3y2et0dTZ1

[TEM @TEM_uutiset]

Beginning in 2025, municipalities must organise multilingual civic orientation for integration clients as part of integration services.

🔸The orientation gives immigrants information on the Finnish society in a language that they know well.

👇More: https://t.co/VDs2uSLJWr

[Oikeusministeriö @oikeusmin]

We have updated the contents of our webpage Rights of crime victims.

The information package is available in many languages: Finnish, easy-to-read Finnish, Swedish, easy-to-read Swedish, English, North Sámi, Arabic, Somali, Sorani, Russian and Estonian

🔗https://t.co/dnfKovLrV6

[Statistics Finland @StatsFinland]

Net immigration at current levels would maintain population growth https://t.co/A9UwrsOF0O

[GoodNewsfromFinland @goodnewsfinland]

Founded by #Brazil-born Tássia, #SecretClub helps immigrant women and locals to create their own circles. 🇧🇷

Discover how she turned her culture shock into a passion-driven venture. 😍

➡️ https://t.co/hctWIi43t5

@theshortcutorg @ihhelsinki #finland #goodnewsfromfinland

[TEM @TEM_uutiset]

The Government proposes changes to work-based residence permits:
🔸an employee who becomes unemployed would have three months to find a new job.
🔸for example, specialists and those who have resided in Finland for over two years would have six months.

👉https://t.co/qHQWYu1MhF

[Learning for Integration ry @LFI_Finland]

Sign up for our online entrepreneurship webinar for migrants (in English language)! We will go through the basics of entrepreneurship in Finland, entrepreneurship skills, Finnish business culture and more.
📷17th October at 15:00-17:00
📷 sign up here https://t.co/gWGORAmXWf

[IOM Finland @IOMFinland]

Congratulations to 50-year-old @info_migration! 🎉

Last week, @IOMFinland joined the #muuttoliikesymposium bringing together researchers, policymakers & gov reps to discuss migration's future in relation to climate, work, and regional development.