The government promises that some healthcare workers will be exempted from the increased salary requirement for work permits. Good, say Kommunal and SKR, but they warn that questions still remain.
Swedish politicsThe situation in Lebanon is difficult to assess and is changing rapidly. The Swedish Migration Board has therefore decided to suspend deportations and expulsions to Lebanon until further notice.
SwedenThe government is presenting a series of proposals on migration. They concern teenage deportations, revocation of permanent residence permits, Ukrainians, and work permits for healthcare professionals. Here they are in brief:
Swedish politicsThe Tidö parties have agreed on a solution for the so-called teenage deportations. There is no answer yet on exactly how it will work, but, pending new legislation, the Migration Board will pause the deportations.
SwedenThe Swedish Migration Board has now granted the new, significantly increased repatriation grant for the first time.
SwedenThe Swedish Migration Board estimates that it will take eight years to process all cases if the government were to implement the proposal to revoke permanent residence permits. This is stated in the agency's budget submission to the government.
Swedish politicsIt is estimated that around 600 people per year will be granted the new, increased return grant in the coming years. This is a preliminary assessment by the Migration Board based on grant applications received in January and early February.
SwedenThe head of the Swedish Migration Board is self-critical about the lack of clarity in the case of the baby who received a deportation order. Director General Maria Mindhammar says the Swedish Migration Board does not carry out deportations that send small children abroad alone.
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