Last Updated on February 23, 2023
Key Points
Sweden introduced new measures aimed at preventing employer and employee abuse of immigration permissions for the country
Overview
The government of Sweden announced new measures seeking to prevent the abuse of residence and immigration permissions in the country. As a result, the Swedish Migration Agency will be permitted to withdraw residence permits when immigration system abuse is suspected.
The Agency will also introduce additional measures to continue to ensure that residence permit holders continue to meet all conditions under which the permit was originally granted.
What are the Changes?
The government of Sweden plans to introduce additional measures to prevent the abuse of all residence permit types. According to the government, these measures aim to ensure that the system for regulating immigration to Sweden is not abused.
Looking Ahead
The government of Sweden is expected to finalize measures for withdrawing residence permits on 30 June 2023. Continue to check the government of Sweden’s website and Envoy’s website for the latest updates and information.
Content in this publication is for informational purposes only and not intended as legal advice, nor should it be relied on as such. For additional information on the issues discussed, consult an attorney at one of the two U.S. Law Firms working with the Envoy Platform or another qualified professional. On non-U.S. immigration issues, consult an Envoy global immigration service provider or another qualified representative.
