venerdì 13 febbraio 2026

New on TikTok: Minor residence permit: what happens when you turn 18 Welcome to a new episode of the podcast Diritto dell’Immigrazione, I am avvocato Fabio Loscerbo. Today we talk about the residence permit for minors and what happens when the minor turns eighteen, in particular the conversion of the permit. This is a crucial moment, often mishandled in administrative practice, despite a clear legal framework. The residence permit issued for minor age is not a weak or temporary title. It is a fully valid permit, granted to protect a person who is legally considered vulnerable. Problems usually arise when the minor becomes an adult and applies for the conversion of the permit, typically into a permit for subordinate employment or for job seeking. On this issue, an important clarification comes from a recent decision of the Regional Administrative Court for Lombardy, Fourth Section, published on 28 January 2026, concerning a case registered under general register number 4060 of 2025. In that case, the police authority rejected the application for conversion, arguing that the opinion of the Directorate General for Immigration and Integration Policies of the Ministry of Labour had not been acquired. The Court reaffirmed a key principle: the duty to obtain that opinion lies with the administration, not with the applicant. Article 32 of the Italian Immigration Consolidated Act regulates the conversion of residence permits for unaccompanied minors and identifies two main situations: minors who have been placed under guardianship or entrusted to social services, and minors who have been included for at least two years in a social and civic integration project. In both cases, the administrative investigation must be carried out ex officio by the public authority. The ministerial opinion is mandatory, but not binding, and its absence cannot justify a refusal of the conversion request. The police authority must complete the procedure properly and then assess the applicant’s situation, including employment conditions. The message is clear: the conversion of a residence permit for minor age is not a discretionary favour, but the natural continuation of a protection and integration pathway. When the administration fails to conduct the required investigation, the refusal is unlawful and can be annulled by a court. This step is decisive, because from that conversion depends the possibility to work legally, to build a life project, and to remain lawfully in Italy. We will come back to this topic, because it goes to the heart of the future of immigration law. See you in the next episode.

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New on TikTok: Residence permit denied by the Police but granted by the Court: a job and real integration are enough for special protection Welcome to a new episode of the podcast Immigration Law. My name is lawyer Fabio Loscerbo, and today we address a very practical issue: what happens when the Police deny a residence permit, but the Court overturns that decision. We are talking about a judgment of the Court of Bologna, case number 591 of 2025, concerning the recognition of special protection . The Police had denied the permit, arguing that the applicant had not demonstrated sufficient integration. This is a very common reasoning in practice: authorities often expect an almost “perfect” level of integration, as if a foreign national had to prove complete and definitive social inclusion. The Court takes a different approach, one that is more consistent with the law and recent case law. It clearly states that full integration is not required. What matters is a serious and concrete path of integration, even if it is still ongoing. In this case, the applicant had a stable job, an income, had attended language courses, and had been living in Italy for several years. All these elements, taken together, show real social integration. At this point, a key legal principle comes into play: the right to private life under Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights. This concept does not only concern family ties, but also includes social relationships, work, and the life a person builds over time. The Court states that removing a person in such circumstances would mean uprooting them and seriously affecting their fundamental rights. It also adds an important point: if there are no concerns related to public safety or public order, the State’s interest in expulsion becomes weak. The outcome is clear: the Court recognizes the right to a residence permit for special protection, valid for two years, renewable and convertible into a work permit . The message of this decision is straightforward: if a person works, integrates, and builds a life in Italy, this reality cannot be ignored. And this is exactly where the future of immigration law will increasingly be decided. Thank you for listening, and see you soon for a new episode of Immigration Law.

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