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The right to be heard (HL 34 §). Before deciding a matter, an authority must give the party a chance to give their view and an explanation on what may affect the decision. Migri did not ask for your payslips or invite your response before refusing. This can be raised in the appeal.

Reasons for the decision (HL 45 §). A decision must state the facts and evidence it rests on and the provisions applied. “Insufficient employment continuity” without specifics can itself be raised in the appeal.

The permit conditions (UlkL 54 §). This section sets the conditions for an extended permit. The signed ongoing contract and your payslips are the evidence the appeal relies on for them.

Evidence to gather

• Recent payslips covering the employment Migri called discontinuous.
• The signed employment contract, with its start date and term.
• A short letter from your employer confirming the job continues.

Appeal deadline: 30 days from the date you were notified of the decision. The appeal goes to the administrative court (UlkL 190 §).

1. File an appeal (valitus) to the administrative court (hallinto-oikeus) within 30 days of being notified of the decision (UlkL 190 §).
2. Lead with the right to be heard (HL 34 §) and the duty to state reasons (HL 45 §).
3. Attach the payslips, the contract and the employer’s letter listed above.
4. You can ask the court for an oral hearing (laki oikeudenkäynnistä hallintoasioissa (808/2019) 57 §). Say why it is needed and what evidence you would present at it, for example your employer as a witness. The court must hold one if it finds it necessary or a private party asks, but it may refuse on the grounds the section lists — for example, when an oral hearing is manifestly unnecessary.