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Finnish authorities provided additional information on the current backlog of applications for immigration on the basis of family ties as well as the reason for the processing delay.
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Additional Information: Nearly 50,000 applications were submitted on the basis of family ties in 2024, with 65% of the applications resolved in less than three months. For the remaining applications, authorities stated that they are prioritizing those of applicants whose statutory processing time has already expired.
This alert has been provided by the BAL Global Practice Group.
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