The Ageing Body as a Bordering Site: 'Narrowing definitions of dependency for elderly family reunification in Finland'

This article explores how the concept of dependency is used when scrutinising residence permit applicants of the elderly who fall into the category of “other family members” for family reunion. Through an analysis of interviews with immigration officers, as well as Finnish and European Union (EU) le...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Saara Pellander
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Helsinki University Press 2018-09-01
Series:Nordic Journal of Migration Research
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Online Access:https://journal-njmr.org/articles/272