Stuttgart is experiencing significant challenges in processing naturalisation applications, with only 2,494 out of 5,421 applications granted citizenship last year, leading to an 18-month wait for many applicants. The city has a considerable backlog of around 8,000 applications and faces criticism for inefficient service. In contrast, Dortmund has successfully streamlined its application process, achieving a high approval rate of 82% by introducing pre-screening mechanisms that reduce waiting times to as little as 4-6 months, showcasing a contrasting approach to immigration management in Germany.
As of late 2022, in Stuttgart, the naturalisation authorities managed to process less than half of the citizenship applications, resulting in long wait times and a backlog.
In 2024, Dortmund's authorities effectively handled the citizenship applications, implementing an efficient pre-screening mechanism that reduced processing times to 4-6 months.
The majority of citizenship applications in Stuttgart come from Syria, Turkey, Iraq, Ukraine, and Russia, highlighting the diverse backgrounds of applicants.
Readers have expressed frustration over the 'unbearable' waiting conditions at Stuttgart's immigration office, indicating systemic challenges in managing the influx of applications.
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