So I submitted my citizenship application last year, after being married many years to a Finnish person and meeting all requirements (language, residency period etc). There will not be a decision made about my citizenship application for atleast another year. Unfortunately my marriage has come to an end and I expect to be officially divorced before the citizenship decision is made, since we are already more than halfway through the harkinta-aika. Does anyone know how this will affect my application or the decision? I applied based off family ties, and currently unemployed but trying very hard to find a job after graduating in March. There was abuse so it's not safe for me to try to reconcile.
Any advice is appreciated, thank you.
Divorce after citizenship application?
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Do you have a P permit or A permit?
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I have permanent residency
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Then divorce or unemployment is not a problem for citizenship. As long as you can show how you supported yourself.
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Even though I applied based on family ties? Though, when I applied we were married. I'm on benefits while looking very hard for a job. I'm just worried the divorce or being on kela benefits will get me a negative decision. If what you said is true, that is a relief.heretostay wrote: ↑Tue Jul 11, 2023 11:36 amThen divorce or unemployment is not a problem for citizenship. As long as you can show how you supported yourself.