AVV. FABIO LOSCERBO: July 27, 2026 at 12:00AM Work Residence Permit Renewal: Four Missed Appointments, Renewal Denied Work Residence Permit Renewal: Four Missed Appointments, Renewal Denied Welcome to a new episode of the Immigration Law podcast. I am Attorney Fabio Loscerbo. Today we are discussing the renewal of a residence permit for employed work, analyzing an important judgment of the Regional Administrative Court for Emilia-Romagna, published on 10 July 2026, issued in General Register case number 820 of 2026. The case concerns a Moroccan citizen who applied to renew his residence permit for employment. After submitting his application, the Immigration Office of the Bologna Police Headquarters summoned him to complete the identification procedure and fingerprint registration. However, despite having received all the official notices, he failed to attend not once, but four separate appointments. As a result, the Immigration Office closed the application, concluding that the administrative procedure could not remain open indefinitely without the applicant's cooperation. The applicant challenged the decision, arguing that it was disproportionate, that another appointment could have been scheduled, and that the administration should have issued a prior notice before closing the case. The Court dismissed the appeal. According to the judges, the Immigration Office had already demonstrated the highest level of diligence by summoning the applicant four different times. Moreover, the applicant never disputed receiving the notices and failed to provide any explanation or evidence of force majeure that could justify his repeated absences. The judgment also emphasizes an important general principle. Relationships between individuals and the public administration must be based on good faith, cooperation, and mutual trust. This principle also applies to foreign nationals applying for or renewing a residence permit. Anyone who submits an application has a duty to cooperate with the authorities and to complete the procedural steps required to allow the administration to decide the case. For these reasons, the Court held that the decision to close the application was lawful. The administration cannot be required to postpone an administrative procedure indefinitely when the applicant repeatedly fails to attend official appointments without any valid justification. This judgment serves as an important reminder for all foreign nationals: appointments scheduled by the Immigration Office are not merely administrative formalities. They are an essential part of the residence permit renewal procedure, and failing to attend them may ultimately lead to the lawful rejection of the application. Thank you for listening to this episode of the Immigration Law podcast. I am Attorney Fabio Loscerbo, and I look forward to welcoming you to our next episode covering the latest court decisions, legislative developments, and key issues in Italian immigration law. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxj4iBmYZBY https://www.youtube.com/watch/gxj4iBmYZBY