Our Proposal on Migri Processing Times and Transparency

Our Proposal

Long and unpredictable processing times remain one of the most significant challenges remigrants face when applying for extended or permanent residence permits. Decisions can take many months, disrupting work, family life, and long-term planning. Our cases are straightforward: we have already provided Migri with legalized and verified proof of our Finnish ancestry, and our right to reside in Finland has already been established. Prolonged delays serve no administrative purpose and create unnecessary uncertainty for people who are already part of Finnish society. 

We advocate for these reforms:

• Establish clear, enforceable maximum processing times for permit types commonly used by remigrants.
  
  

• Prioritize continuity-of-residence cases, so that people who have already lived, worked, or studied in Finland are not left in prolonged uncertainty.
  
  

• Improve transparency and communication, including real-time status updates and more detailed explanations of delays.
  
  

• Allow applications through EnterFinland, allowing documents to be submitted electronically and reviewed more efficiently.