Sweden:
Tightening And Improvement Of Regulations On Labor Migration
03 January 2022
Envoy Global, Inc.
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Key Points?
- Proposed amendments to better protect foreign national workers
in Sweden?
- Amendment to create new residence work permit for highly
qualified workers
Overview?
The government of Sweden plans to improve labor migration
to the country through several amendments over the next six months.
The intent of these amendments will be to counter exploitation of
labor migrants and to attract and retain international expertise.
Under one of the amendments, employment contracts will be made
mandatory in order for a work permit to be granted. The
government will also more strictly monitor family member
immigration. One of the amendments proposed would also introduce a
new residence permit for certain highly qualified
workers.?
What are the Changes?
The government of Sweden has proposed an amendment that would
protect migrant labor in the country and create a new residence
permit for highly qualified workers.?
Looking Ahead?
If approved, these amendments will enter into force on 1 June
2022. Continue to check the government of Sweden's website and
Envoy's website for additional updates
and information.?
Originally published DECEMBER 29, 2021
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