Frequently asked questions

• Questions and answers in view of the decision to suspend deportations to, and refusals of entry from, Syria
  
• Work
  
• Family issues
  
• General questions
  

Questions and answers in view of the decision to suspend deportations to, and refusals of entry from, Syria

I have received a deportation decision to Syria. Will I be able to stay now that the Migration Board has suspended all deportations to Syria?
I have received a deportation decision to Syria. What happens now and where can I turn?
The Migration Board has temporarily suspended all deportations to Syria. Will all Syrians receive asylum in Sweden now?
The Migration Board has temporarily suspended deportations to Syria. Will it be easier for Syrians to obtain residence permits on grounds other than protection and asylum?

Work

I am an asylum seeker and have had two part-time jobs at the same time over the last six months. Can I add the wages together in order to show that I can support myself?
I am an asylum seeker and have had two part-time jobs at the same time over the last six months. Can I add the wages together in order to show that I can support myself?
I have been an asylum seeker and plan to apply for a work permit. My family have also applied for asylum. Can they be granted residence permits together with me?
What documents do I need to submit with my application for a work permit as an asylum seeker?
My application for asylum has been refused but I have a job. What do I need to do to get a work permit?

Family issues

Which groups are covered by the amendment about not having to leave Sweden when getting a permit on the grounds of family ties made by the Swedish Riksdag?
When applying on the grounds of family ties, what is the difference between the old law and the new amendment?
Wich demands do I need to meet, to get a residence permit on grounds of family ties if I have applied from within Sweden?
Can I apply on the grounds of family ties even if my case has been handed over to the police?
I am an asylum seeker and I have met a woman in Sweden. She is pregnant. Can I get a permit on the grounds of family ties instead because of her and the baby?
I have been living illegally in Sweden for a year. What happens if I apply on the grounds of family ties?
I am an asylum seeker in Sweden. Can I apply on the grounds of family ties before I get a decision on my asylum application?
How much does it cost to apply according to the rules on family ties?
I want to apply according to the rules on family ties. How do I inform the Migration Board that me and my husband are expecting a child?

General questions

The Swedish Migration Board has withdrawn my refugee status and I must return my travel document. Does this mean that I have to leave Sweden?
Why do I have to submit my national passport?
I need to visit my country of origin. Will I lose my refugee status?
How can I apply to become a protected person according to the law amendment 1th of July 2010?
Who can apply for an alien's passport?
What does "come into force" mean?

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