Foreigners in Sweden expressed deep frustration due to a citizenship freeze linked to new government-mandated security checks, further extending already lengthy wait times. Since April 1st, the Migration Agency has halted citizenship approvals as it struggles to implement necessary identity verification processes. Although the agency anticipates resolving the issue soon, applicants are concerned that these added checks will prolong their uncertainties about obtaining citizenship. Despite general support for heightened security, many voiced disappointment over the handling of the situation, with officials criticized for their unreasonably slow processing times that have left thousands in limbo.
The Migration Agency has been unable to approve any standard citizenships through naturalisation since April 1st, due to extra security checks ordered by the government.
Despite support for security checks, respondents criticized the execution and management of citizenship applications, feeling the situation compounded their frustrations.
The latest news had left me feeling incredibly frustrated...weâve never felt entirely secure and certain that we would be allowed to stay.
The National Audit Office criticized both the Migration Agency and the government over 'unreasonably' long processing times...allowing thousands of applications to 'lie dormant'.
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