Published: 08.03.2026
International students report delays in part-time work permits, additional document requests and inconsistent practices among immigration offices. In one case, a Russian student lost a job opportunity after officials requested a document that was practically impossible to obtain; another student received no stipend for three months because of a delayed residence card.
The report highlights a practical risk for students: although the formal processing guideline for part-time work permits is 14 days, applications may take about a month or longer in practice. Changing document lists and differences between immigration offices can delay income, internships and payments after arrival. The issue primarily affects D-2 students, especially those relying on part-time work or university funding. Students planning to relocate should allow extra time for residence-card and work-permit processing and coordinate documents in advance with their university and employer.