Changing job in Poland for foreigners (Poland TRC decision)
The transition to a new job with work recidence permit is a procedure faced by many migrant workers in Poland. Over time, working conditions may cease to suit, there is a desire to raise salary, conflicts appear in the team or with management. For foreigners considering changing job in Poland for foreigners, the question of switching employers becomes acute.
However, making a transfer is not an easy legal procedure. When processing a change of employer, it is required to correctly issue an application and collect a package of documents, notify the current and future employer, and monitor the process of consideration in the migration service. Numerous pitfalls of this process can lead to a refusal of the Poland TRC decision or even to the cancellation of a residence permit.
What is a job amendment?
A change of work for a residence permit in Poland is considered:
- Transfer to another employer (requiring an employment authorization document)
- Change of position or profession at the same employer
- Changing the form of employment (for example, from an employment contract to a civil one)
The documents and work permits remain valid. However, it is necessary to notify the relevant authorities of the changes within 14 days.
Ignoring this requirement entails an administrative penalty in the form of a fine.
Documents for amendment of the decision
- Statement of intention to change decision on the official letterhead
- A copy of the current TRC will be available
- A copy of the pages with personal data in the passport
- An employment contract with a new employer
- Payment documents confirming payment of the state duty
The package is sent to the Voivodeship Office for Foreigners at the place of stay to consider the possibility of changing the decision.
The procedure for karta pobytu change job
Stage 1
A foreign citizen finds a new employer and enters into an employment contract
Stage 2
The foreigner notifies the current employer of the termination of the employment relationship
Stage 3
A package of documents is being collected for submission to the Voivodeship Administration
Stage 4
Documents are submitted in person or by mail to the Voivodeship Administration
During the examination of the documents, a foreign citizen has the right to stay in Poland and work for his former employer. Working with an employer of record Kraków or other cities requires following specific procedures to how to process change of employer correctly. It is important to comply with deadlines and requirements at each stage of the job change procedure.
How long will the issue of changing jobs be considered?
The maximum period for consideration of an application for a change of the employer's decision according to the visit card is up to a year (depends on the voivodeship). This period starts from the date of registration of the application with the Voivodeship Office for Foreigners.
During this time, a foreign citizen has the right to remain on the territory of Poland and continue to work with his former employer or with a new employer if appropriate work permits have been issued.
The reasons why they may refuse to change the decision
- Invalidity or absence of the TRC at the time of application
- Violations of the migration regime in the past, including on the previous card
- Staying in Poland is currently illegal
- Lack of a work permit from a new employer
- Inconsistency of the new position with the qualifications or education of the employee
- The foreigner has previously been brought to administrative or criminal responsibility
Therefore, before applying for a change of decision, it is important to make sure that all the necessary legal conditions for moving to a new place of work in Poland are met.
The validity period of the TRC will be after the change of work / conditions
After a change of employer or other employment conditions, the validity period of the card does not change. It continues to be valid until the end of the initial period for which it was issued. For example, if the card was initially received for 3 years, this period is not shortened after the change of employer.
The exception is the cases of dismissal of a foreigner within the first 6 months from the date of receipt of the visit card. Then the document will be canceled and you will need to get a new TRC with new place of work.
But if the change of employer or conditions occurs after 6 months from the beginning of the validity of the card, it remains in force until the original expiration date.
What happens if you don't notify the fund about the job change?
This is an administrative offense. As a punishment, the migration service may:
- Issue a warning
- Impose a monetary fine of up to 5,000 zlotys
- Revoke the work permit
- Cancel the validity of the TRC for a short time and request departure from Poland
Many people have difficulties in preparing a package of documents, contacting the appropriate authorities, tracking the status of consideration of an application for a change of decision. This can lead to serious problems, up to the cancellation of the stay card and forced departure from Poland.
The company Łatwy Start takes these problems upon itself and competently conducts the process of changing jobs at each stage. Managers will develop an optimal strategy, prepare and check all necessary documents before submitting, help with the selection of a new employer, track the status of the application, and respond promptly if necessary to correct documents.
Contact the company Łatwy Start if you are going to change your workplace in Poland! This will save you from the risk of making a mistake when applying for a change of decision. The company's specialists guarantee the successful completion of the procedure for changing the employer according to the TRC in the shortest possible time.
FAQ
How many times can I change jobs?
The TRC allows you to change jobs an unlimited number of times. The main thing is to follow the established procedure for notifying migration authorities at each change of employer.
Is it possible to stay in Poland on a work visa and not work?
No, a work visa is required to work for a specific employer who issued this work permit during its validity period. Otherwise, the visa will be cancelled.
Is it possible to change an employer on a voivodeship visa?
A change of employer is not provided for on a voivodeship visa. It is allowed to work only with the employer specified when applying for a visa.
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