Citizenship Application 2017

[challengingtimes]

Hello guys,
Each case is different and the length of time happens accordingly. Mine case was like this:
Sep 2009 - May 2016 (B visa) = 6 years and 8 months.
May 2016 - May 2017 (A visa) = 1 year.
So it becomes:
B/2 + A = 3 years and 4 months + 1 year.
Now I tell you something, I applied for citizenship on 27 Aug 2016 and at that time my total residential period in Finland was 3 years and 7 months. To get citizenship you have to have "A type residence permit" of at least one complete year but in my case when I applied there were 9 months still needs to be completed for this "A permit" , however I got my citizenship after one year completion of "A permit".
The point here I am trying to write is that, if someone has lived at least 3.5 years (with either A visa or combination of A+B) and has a permanent job contract alongwith language certificate could apply and hope so the case will be handled within 6 months otherwise it could take longer as in my case. So to put it in a nutshell each case is different.

Thanks "Ruoka Omasta Maasta". Your answer has been very helpful for me. I hope things go this way for me too

[go2017]

congrats to those who have received their decisions. I am clueless why others got their decisions so fast and why others took so much time. I applied last november and i havent heard any updates. My friends got all their decisions. I have the same credentials and documents with all of them and we moved here to at the same date and time.

are you all from the same country though ?

yes, we came from the same country. same level of education, same kind of work, same salary.. all the same

[go2017]

Hello guys,
Each case is different and the length of time happens accordingly. Mine case was like this:
Sep 2009 - May 2016 (B visa) = 6 years and 8 months.
May 2016 - May 2017 (A visa) = 1 year.
So it becomes:
B/2 + A = 3 years and 4 months + 1 year.
Now I tell you something, I applied for citizenship on 27 Aug 2016 and at that time my total residential period in Finland was 3 years and 7 months. To get citizenship you have to have "A type residence permit" of at least one complete year but in my case when I applied there were 9 months still needs to be completed for this "A permit" , however I got my citizenship after one year completion of "A permit".
The point here I am trying to write is that, if someone has lived at least 3.5 years (with either A visa or combination of A+B) and has a permanent job contract alongwith language certificate could apply and hope so the case will be handled within 6 months otherwise it could take longer as in my case. So to put it in a nutshell each case is different.

in my case, i have A permit for 4 years and more, i have permanent job and i have language certification. but i havent recieved any updates yet.

[bigli]

congrats to those who have received their decisions. I am clueless why others got their decisions so fast and why others took so much time. I applied last november and i havent heard any updates. My friends got all their decisions. I have the same credentials and documents with all of them and we moved here to at the same date and time.

are you all from the same country though ?

yes, we came from the same country. same level of education, same kind of work, same salary.. all the same

I totally understand how frustrated you must be right now not knowing why it is taking so long. I am also waiting for my case to go to the second stage, and I have not nearly waited as long as you, but I still keep checking Enter Finland to see if the there are any updates. The only explanation that comes to my mind is that different cases are assigned to different migri officers and they don't all work with the same pace (or have the same workload), or interpret the rules for assessment of the applications in the same way.

[go2017]

finally got my decision! ( just today! )

applied nov 15 through paper.
no additional papers asked
got decision today.

Godbless everyone. be patient

[bigli]

finally got my decision! ( just today! )

applied nov 15 through paper.
no additional papers asked
got decision today.

Godbless everyone. be patient

congratulations! so glad for you

[taniweirdo]

4.6.2017 Hakemuksesi käsittelymaksu on vastaanotettu.
4.6.2017 Hakemuksesi on vastaanotettu ja vireillä.

Just applied so let's see how long it will take

What documents did you guys bring to the migri/police? I have myself working contract, school certificate (amaattikoulu) and my passport?

[gowthas]

4.6.2017 Hakemuksesi käsittelymaksu on vastaanotettu.
4.6.2017 Hakemuksesi on vastaanotettu ja vireillä.

Just applied so let's see how long it will take

What documents did you guys bring to the migri/police? I have myself working contract, school certificate (amaattikoulu) and my passport?

The clock starts ticking from the day you visit Migri to verify your identity (NOT the day you made the online application). I verified my identity on the 04/04/2017 and it is still pending.

I have been told by a friend (who knows someone at Migri) that the process might slow down in the summer as many people go on vacation soon. I would be surprised to receive any decision before autumn.

Good luck everyone!

[JuhlaMokka]

4.6.2017 Hakemuksesi käsittelymaksu on vastaanotettu.
4.6.2017 Hakemuksesi on vastaanotettu ja vireillä.

Just applied so let's see how long it will take

What documents did you guys bring to the migri/police? I have myself working contract, school certificate (amaattikoulu) and my passport?

In my case it was basically everything they checked (+residence permit), no copies needed.

[sruwim]

Hello everybody! Today I received positive decision!! I'm very happy!

8/02/2017 We have received your application and it is pending.
18/02/2017 You have proved your identity and a diary number has been created for your application. You can see the diary number at the top of the page. Your application has been placed in a processing queue.
30/05/2017 The processing of your application has started. Contacting us does not speed up the processing of the application. If we need further information from you, we will send you a request through this service.
30/05/2017 A decision has been made on your application.
30/05/2017 The decision can be read on your user account.
30/05/2017 You have received the decision.

Hi Vivo! Congratz! Can you please tell me in which migri you proved your identity?
Thanks

[bigli]

I was a passive user of this forum but now I wanna share my time-scale which is really an interesting one! Here comes the fastest of all so far (however, no decision yet but it gives you a good hint about the recent procedures):
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26.1.2017 We have received your application and it is pending.
16.3.2017 You have proved your identity and a diary number has been created for your application. You can see the diary number at the top of the page. Your application has been placed in a processing queue.
2.6.2017 The processing of your application has started. Contacting us does not speed up the processing of the application. If we need further information from you, we will send you a request through this service.
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I hope I get the decision soon....

Did you prove your identity in Helsinki Migri?

Hope you get the decision soon!

[vivo]

Hi Vivo! Congratz! Can you please tell me in which migri you proved your identity?

I verify identity in Migri in Helsinki.

My process was fast because I work contractor for Finnish government. Citizenship for me is benefit for Finland so I get security clearance so they give me positive decision very fast. I speak Finnish good but they give positive decision without YKI test.

[hamkuas]

Hello everybody! Today I received positive decision!
Here is timeline for those who are waiting. I hope this might help some those of you waiting for the decesion. I wish all best of luck.

Events concerning your application

31/05/2009 A customer number has been created for you. You can see your customer number at the top of the page.
18/10/2016 We have received the processing fee for your application.
18/10/2016 We have received your application and it is pending.
26/10/2016 You have proved your identity and a diary number has been created for your application. You can see the diary number at the top of the page. Your application has been placed in a processing queue.
11/05/2017 The processing of your application has started. Contacting us does not speed up the processing of the application. If we need further information from you, we will send you a request through this service.
01/06/2017 Your application is waiting for your reply to a request for supplementary information.
02/06/2017 You have replied to a request for supplementary information.
08/06/2017 A decision has been made on your application.
08/06/2017 The decision can be read on your user account.

[paki]

Hello everybody! Today I received positive decision!
Here is timeline for those who are waiting. I hope this might help some those of you waiting for the decesion. I wish all best of luck.

Events concerning your application

31/05/2009 A customer number has been created for you. You can see your customer number at the top of the page.
18/10/2016 We have received the processing fee for your application.
18/10/2016 We have received your application and it is pending.
26/10/2016 You have proved your identity and a diary number has been created for your application. You can see the diary number at the top of the page. Your application has been placed in a processing queue.
11/05/2017 The processing of your application has started. Contacting us does not speed up the processing of the application. If we need further information from you, we will send you a request through this service.
01/06/2017 Your application is waiting for your reply to a request for supplementary information.
02/06/2017 You have replied to a request for supplementary information.
08/06/2017 A decision has been made on your application.
08/06/2017 The decision can be read on your user account.

many congratulations

[gowthas]

Hello everybody! Today I received positive decision!
Here is timeline for those who are waiting. I hope this might help some those of you waiting for the decesion. I wish all best of luck.

Events concerning your application

31/05/2009 A customer number has been created for you. You can see your customer number at the top of the page.
18/10/2016 We have received the processing fee for your application.
18/10/2016 We have received your application and it is pending.
26/10/2016 You have proved your identity and a diary number has been created for your application. You can see the diary number at the top of the page. Your application has been placed in a processing queue.
11/05/2017 The processing of your application has started. Contacting us does not speed up the processing of the application. If we need further information from you, we will send you a request through this service.
01/06/2017 Your application is waiting for your reply to a request for supplementary information.
02/06/2017 You have replied to a request for supplementary information.
08/06/2017 A decision has been made on your application.
08/06/2017 The decision can be read on your user account.

Congrats!