Tightening and improvement of the provisions on labor immigration – Immigration
Sweden: Tightening and improvement of the provisions on labor immigration
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Keyword?
- Proposals for changes to better protect foreign citizens in Sweden?
- Amendment to create a new residence permit for highly qualified workers
Overview?
Swedish Government plans to improve labor immigration to the country through several changes over the next six months. The purpose of these changes will be to counteract the exploitation of labor migrants and to attract and retain international expertise. According to one of the changes, employment contracts will be made mandatory in order for a work permit to be granted. The government will also monitor family members’ immigration more closely. One of the proposed changes would also introduce a new residence permit for some highly qualified workers.
What are the changes?
The Swedish government has proposed an amendment that would protect migrant workers in the country and create a new residence permit for highly qualified workers.?
Looking ahead?
If approved, these changes will take effect on June 1, 2022. Continue to control the Swedish government website and the envoy website for further updates and information.
Originally published 29 DECEMBER 2021
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