Sweden: New Immigration Law Introduces Jobseeker Permit, Administrative Leniency, Among Other Changes
April 28, 2022
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At a Glance
The Swedish parliament approved a new immigration law which introduces the following key changes effective June 1, 2022:
- A new residence permit type for highly qualified jobseekers and start-ups;
- Leniency for administrative mistakes; and
- Stricter review of employment conditions.
The situation
The Swedish parliament has approved a new immigration law which will take effect in Sweden on June 1, 2022.
A closer look
The new law introduces the following key changes.
| NEW POLICY | DETAILS | IMPACT |
| New permit for jobseekers and start-ups |
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| Leniency for administrative mistakes |
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| Stricter review of employment conditions | The new law introduces a number of key changes that would increase scrutiny of employment conditions:
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Background
The new law addresses a key points of ongoing public concern, specifically retention concerns by remedying deportations of sought-after staff due to minor administrative errors; and concerns on abuse of immigration labour by increasing scrutiny on foreign nationals’ employment and living conditions.
Looking ahead
The eligibility criteria, document requirements and application process for the new jobseeker and start-up permit; and further guidance on the implementation of increased leniency and stricter review of employment conditions; are expected to be published by the Swedish Migration Agency in the next few weeks. Policy changes are likely as the new rules are applied in practice after June 1, 2022.
Fragomen will monitor implementation of the new law and will report on relevant developments.
This alert is for informational purposes only. If you have any questions, please contact the global immigration professional with whom you work at Fragomen or send an email to [email protected].
