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Stories of Struggles

Immigrates shared their struggles with us, so more people will understand our frustration. Stories were published anonymously, unless agreed otherwise.

Nigerian student deported after 3 years in turmoil

Migri issues negative decisions to Franklyn even after the court asked Migri to give another decision.

Nursing student and her daughter have been separated from their husband/father for 2 years

It's been 2 years now, I do my studies and work and internships with my daughter. She is missing her father a lot.

Challenges for African students to get study permits

The trip is stressful and expensive for a lot of people. Secondly, the whole RP process can be slow and very stressful.

Sri Lankan students facing difficulties to get first study permits.

I am worried in case I do not receive my residence permit before studies start. If the application process can be allowed in another embassy

ICU nurse facing deportation due to a baseless allegation by Migri plans to sue for defamation

Healthcare workers are essential to fight this pandemic and Finland is short of trained nurses. Migri must answer to this baseless decision.

A Bangladeshi student suffers from remote study and struggles to enter Finland.

Struggled to get a RP since 2020. I am now again stuck for an uncertain period of time - unsure of my fate.

Spouse visa delayed

after more than 1.5 years, my colleague's spouse got RP WITHOUT 2nd interview But we're still waiting.

RP pending since last Nov - a father & a husband

The Finnish government are, by its inaction, threatening wellbeing of their citizens by not granting residency to their father and husband.

Migri didn't process a teenager's visa application for 1.5 years, then, threatened with deportation.

I could not work or study while waiting 1.5 years. I was threatened to be deported just because I wanted to live with my parents.

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