Both Parents Are Finish....Do I qualify???
Re: Both Parents Are Finish....Do I qualify???
Is there anything else perhaps I haven't thought of that might be an option for me?
Re: Both Parents Are Finish....Do I qualify???
- but it is waste of time and money if based on the facts it is clear you don't qualify. You CAN clearly get the residence permit.betelgeuse wrote:yesniceguy40 wrote:If I try and do a "Finish Declaration" and for some reason that isn't successful, can I still apply for a residency permit?
Additionally what I think you DO need is a better plan what you need after moving here.
Re: Both Parents Are Finish....Do I qualify???
Why are you so sure I don't qualify for a citizenship?Rip wrote:- but it is waste of time and money if based on the facts it is clear you don't qualify. You CAN clearly get the residence permit.betelgeuse wrote:yesniceguy40 wrote:If I try and do a "Finish Declaration" and for some reason that isn't successful, can I still apply for a residency permit?
Additionally what I think you DO need is a better plan what you need after moving here.
Re: Both Parents Are Finish....Do I qualify???
Well, based on the facts you provided...niceguy40 wrote:Why are you so sure I don't qualify for a citizenship?
You said that your parents weren't Finnish citizens at the time of your birth.Rip wrote:based on the facts
Every case is unique. You can't measure the result of your application based on arbitrary anecdotes online.
Re: Both Parents Are Finish....Do I qualify???
What if I have a criminal record? (not a serious crime, non-violent but a theft charge) will that hurt my chances of getting a residency?
Re: Both Parents Are Finish....Do I qualify???
Yes.... as in it would hurt my chances? Is that what you're saying?tummansininen wrote:Yes. It's in the application form.niceguy40 wrote:What if I have a criminal record? (not a serious crime, non-violent but a theft charge) will that hurt my chances of getting a residency?
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I ma not going to try to hunt for relevant administrative court cases, but no, I don't think that will matter.