I live in my home country, Algeria.

No, my husband and I have never lived together, not in Finland, nor anywhere else (just traveled).

We have been together for a few years, but only married for eight months (if that's of any help)

Greetings, I am a citizen from a North-African country, married to a Finnish citizen. About three months ago, I applied for a residence permit on the basis of family ties, in my home country, at the Finnish embassy. While I am still waiting for the application to be processed, I have a question ...