Migrationsverket

Liverpool's Jordan Ibe Joins Umeå in Superettan Move

Sweden Sees 30% Drop in Asylum Applications in First Half of Year

The number of people who applied for asylum in Sweden during the first half of the year decreased significantly compared to the same period last year. "Sweden's attractiveness as a recipient country continues to decrease in line with the political reforms implemented in the migration area", says Director-General Maria Mindhammar in a press release.

Over 150 Jobs Could Be Exempt from Sweden's Proposed Salary Rule

Engineers, nurses and maintenance technicians – these are three professions that can be exempted from the proposed salary requirement for labor immigration. This is evident from a list that the Migration Agency and the Employment Service have submitted to the government.

Sweden's Berry Companies Face Permit Rejections Over Employment Issues

89 pieces. It is the number of approved permits issued to berry pickers to come to Sweden for this year's season. The reason for the low number is a consequence of the berry companies not following the rules, according to the Migration Agency. There is a lack of will and ability among these employers to maintain the terms of employment, says Hanna Geurtsen.

Jamal El-Haj Plans to Launch New Unity Party in Sweden

Former Social Democrat Jamal El-Haj is betting on starting his own political party, reports Sydsvenskan. In documents that the newspaper publishes, the party is to be called the Unity Party and is already said to be registered with the Election Authority.

Concerns Over Defining Inadequate Behavior for Expulsion

The Government wants lacking conduct to be able to lead to expulsion. But the Migration Courts, which are to decide the issue, do not think that the investigator succeeds in explaining what lacking conduct is.

Berry Picker Rejections in Sweden May Raise Jam Prices

More expensive jam on store shelves. This will be the consequence when the majority of foreign berry pickers are rejected in their applications for jobs in Sweden.

Iranians in Sweden Seek Visa Extensions Amid Iran-Israel Tensions

The night of June 13, Iran was attacked by Israel. The day after, the Migration Agency went into emergency mode. In two weeks, the agency has received as many applications for extended visa as during the entire last year. I would say that these are figures that stand out, says Sara Åhman, division director at the Migration Agency.