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The security situation in Afghanistan
According to a new judicial position taken by the Swedish Migration Agency, the security situation in Afghanistan is still considered serious. However, the conflict has not reached a level that would entitle all people from Afghanistan to receive a residence permit in Sweden.
The new law about upper secondary school
From 1 June some individuals aged 17–24 may be granted a residence permit in Sweden if they study at upper secondary school, ”gymnasiet”.
» Frequent questions and answers about the law
» For you who may be affected by the new law about upper secondary school
News
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2017-09-12Increasing number of suspected human trafficking cases
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2017-08-01Forecast: Continued stable growth in the number of asylum seekers in Sweden
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2017-06-22British seeking Swedish citizenship
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2017-05-05Forecast: “Continual focus on making decisions”
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2017-04-07The first medical age assessment will be ready soon
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64 295 persons were granted residence permit in the first six months
Family is the most important reason for moving to Sweden
In the first six months 2017, 22 018 persons were given a residence permit to move to a family member in Sweden.
» How to apply for a residence permit
» Statistics for residence permits granted 2017 (only in Swedish)
Our mission
The Swedish Migration Agency's mission includes considering applications from people who want to live in Sweden, visit the country, seek protection from persecution or be granted Swedish citizenship.
The Swedish Migration Agency is commissioned by parliament and government, who set the Swedish asylum and migration policy. We are thus commissioned by the Swedish people, through the politicians who make decisions on migration policy.
Working at the Swedish Migration Agency
There is a wide and varied range of work at the Swedish Migration Agency. It requires staff with various educational backgrounds, for example law, legal science and social science.