Not the submission date, but the receipt date now counts for work and residence permit applications

Employers are reporting a change in how authorities approach the date of application submission for work and residence permits, fearing their documents will be rejected and they will lose their non-national employees. Previously, the postmark date was considered the submission date, whereas now, only the date the application is received matters. This change in approach by the Province Governor’s offices and the Office for Foreigners (UDSC) has not been publicly announced. For companies, this could lead to operational disruptions, staff shortages, and the risk of inspections from the National Labour Inspectorate or the Border Guard. – Karolina Schiffter comments for Dziennik Gazeta Prawna.

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