Finnish immigration services are reporting big improvements in their migration processing with a more streamlined service in order to plug a shortfall in workers. As well, the Finns have increased monitoring of new immigrants to alleviate public concerns over letting in the wrong people. The updated system is all part of a scheme by the Finnish government to streamline and better control migration in general. As of 2024, work-based residence permit applications have been processed in an average of 23 days, a significant reduction from the 55-day wait in 2023. Specialists with a high level of expertise and previous experience...