The aim with this paper is to explore the impact of nationality & citizenship in social movements cross borders. The qualitative data is based on a total of 40 semi-structured in-depth interviews & follow up interviews. The previous study published 2003 was designed to explore the scope of action among unemployed nurses & social movements between two nations, north part of Finland & north part of Sweden when the goal was a job. Results from my previous work showed that crossing boundaries is an option in contemporary society among diasporas experiences both single & coupled mothers, but can not bridge every difficulty encountered, such as language, the lack of a social network, & family arrangements. The concept of identity is frequently used in social sciences but is still unclear & ambiguous. This data is unique because it allows us to rethink identity & its connection to nationality & citizenship in borderlands. This study expands our understanding of identity & social movements cross national borders. The results show how national identity becomes the dominant discourse over cultural identity.