Application volumes increased as expected at the turn of July and August
Application processing progressed well last week. However, as expected, a large number of applications were received at the turn of July and August.
A total of 1,003 applications were received by the fund during week 31. Of these, 338 were first-time applications and 665 were adjusted follow-up applications. As anticipated, the number of incoming applications increased significantly compared to the previous week. A total of 668 applications were processed manually during the week. In addition, a large number of applications were processed automatically.
We are currently processing first-time applications received on 24 July 2026, meaning that the processing lead time for first-time applications is approximately one week. For adjusted follow-up applications, we are currently processing applications received on 30 July 2026, resulting in a processing lead time of approximately three days.
Processing lead times may increase as we begin handling the applications received around the turn of the month, both for first-time and follow-up applications.
Starting a new job?
Last week, we published two timely articles. One explains what you should keep in mind when starting a new job after a period of unemployment during the summer. The other covers mobility allowance: what it is, the conditions for receiving it, and how much is paid.
Read the articles using the links below.