About the Swedish Migration Agency
In Sweden, the Migration Agency is the authority that considers applications from people who want to take up permanent residence in Sweden, come for a visit, seek protection from persecution or become Swedish citizens.
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20 March 2024
The Swedish Migration Agency answers: how a residence permit for studies work
In recent years, the number of people from other countries who want to study in Sweden has increased. Which countries are the students from? And how long do they have to wait for a decision on a residence permit? In this article, we explain what applies to those who want to study higher education in Sweden.
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27 February 2024
A new way to serve decisions in asylum cases from 1 March
Until now, the Swedish Migration Agency has notified (served) decisions in asylum cases during a meeting at the authority’s offices. Now that procedure is changing. As of 1 March, people who have applied for protection in Sweden can instead receive a decision in their case in an official letter sent via post.
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8 February 2024
The Swedish Migration Agency answers: How is it possible that children who have grown up in Sweden can be expelled?
For obvious reasons, migration cases involving children can spark strong emotions and reactions. It can be difficult to understand and accept that an authority can make a decision to expel a child who has lived in Sweden for a long time – in this article we explain how that works and what the law actually says about children’s rights.
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26 January 2024
Better service helps contributes to a competitive Sweden
On 29 January, the Swedish Migration Agency’s new way of working with work permits will be launched. Central to the new approach is a developed service for employers who recruit highly qualified workers.