Going forward, it is important to review who may be affected for future extension applications, as a salary below the required level may lead to the employee not being granted the applied residence permit type and delay the whole application process considerably as it would require a change in the applied permit type.5
So if one applies for an EU Blue Card, but the salary does not meet the requirement, the immigration authorities in Finland will process the application as Specialist permit application; as long as the salary meets the Special expert salary requirement, they will issue an extension permit for the Specialist permit type. If the salary does not meet the Specialist minimum salary requirement, the application is then going to be processed under "residence permit for an employed person," which has much higher processing times that could delay the extension process considerably.
Employers must also assess the employee for whom an application will be made to make sure, where applicable, the employment relationship, and educational and experience levels of the candidate meet the conditions, as stipulated above.
For more information or assistance, you are advised to consult with your qualified immigration counsel/adviser or a member of the Immigration Services team with KPMG in Finland (see the Contacts section).
