Delay in the Residence Contract: Can the Work Permit Be Lost?

Delay in the Residence Contract: Can the Work Permit Be Lost? Welcome to a new episode of the Immigration Law podcast. I am Attorney Fabio Loscerbo. A judgment published on 10 July 2026 ruled that a foreign worker cannot automatically lose a work permit under Italy's Decreto Flussi because of a delay in submitting the residence contract. Before closing the procedure, the authorities must allow the worker to explain whether the delay was beyond their control. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_onYO6nRSg