12 May 2022
Critical PUT Changes Affecting Families with Adult Children
In July 2021, the Swedish Migration Agency implemented changes to the permanent residency (PUT) requirements. In our handling of such applications over the last year, we have found these changes have had a negative impact on families with children between the ages of 18-21. Under the new regulations, a dependant to a main applicant (the person employed by … Continue reading Critical PUT Changes Affecting Families with Adult Children
4 May 2022
Join Our Labour Immigration Webinar, May 17th at 11.00 CEST!
Webinar: New & Updated Labour Immigration Rules Tuesday, May 17th at 11.00-11.45 CEST As you know, the Swedish parliament recently voted and approved the government’s proposal for stricter labour immigration rules, with the aim to combat exploitation of labour migrants and attract and maintain international competence.We would like to invite you to a webinar to review … Continue reading Join Our Labour Immigration Webinar, May 17th at 11.00 CEST!
22 April 2022
New & Updated Labour Immigration Rules
On April 20th, the Swedish parliament voted and approved the government’s proposal for stricter labour immigration rules. The goal is to combat exploitation of labour migrants and attract and maintain international competence. The proposal includes the following points: A new type of residence permit for certain categories of highly qualified and educated people, allowing entry to Sweden, for … Continue reading New & Updated Labour Immigration Rules
10 March 2022
Supporting the needs in Ukraine
As the crisis in Ukraine continues to worsen, Human Entrance has taken the decision to join many other companies in providing direct support towards the crisis’ humanitarian needs. Starting today 10th March to 10th April, Human Entrance will donate 5% of service fees on initiations received during this period, to charity. We feel this is … Continue reading Supporting the needs in Ukraine
3 March 2022
Update On The Situation In Ukraine
Human Entrance is carefully following the current situation in Eastern Europe affecting millions of people. Our thoughts are with all our European neighbors in these unsettling times. Human Entrance processes several thousand work permit applications per year on behalf of our clients. This work provides daily communication with the Swedish Migration Agency. Our daily contact … Continue reading Update On The Situation In Ukraine
9 February 2022
Sweden Entry Ban Removed for EU/EEA Nationals
As of today, February 9th, all Covid-19 related entry restrictions to Sweden are removed, for travellers coming from the EU/EEA and Switzerland. This means reverting to the travel regulations that were place before the pandemic. For travellers entering Sweden from a country outside EU/EEA (except Switzerland) the entry ban remains in effect until March 31st, … Continue reading Sweden Entry Ban Removed for EU/EEA Nationals
21 January 2022
Important Migration Agency Updates
Prolonged Processing Times for Permit Applications Processing times are currently extended, even for fast-track certified companies. This is due to a recent increase in permit applications and to an increased scrutiny of permanent residence permit applications, following the added requirements implemented in July 2021. Increased workload and a higher-than-normal level of sick-leave due to the … Continue reading Important Migration Agency Updates
21 December 2021
A Year End Message From Our CEO
Takeaways from 2021 Another notable year is coming to a close and this may be a good time to reflect on events and achievements of 2021. People have suppported their local communities in great and valuable ways and I believe we have all done our part during these challenging times. Towards the spring of … Continue reading A Year End Message From Our CEO
20 December 2021
Swedish Rental Market Changes
Stricter regulation on the rental and sublease market has recently led to some important changes. The majority, if not all letting agencies have decided to only accept corporate signings of rental contracts going forward. They believe this is step will minimize the risk involved with a privately signed contract. We are exploring whether a guarantee … Continue reading Swedish Rental Market Changes
16 December 2021
December Immigration Update
Proposal to Prevent Labour Market Exploitation In November, the Swedish Minister for Justice and Home Affairs, Morgan Johansson, received a proposal that would help prevent exploiting foreign workers on the Swedish labor market. The proposal is to draft new legislation that will make it unlawful for employers to take advantage of foreign workers. It is … Continue reading December Immigration Update
6 December 2021
Extended Processing Times For Work Permits
The Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) is currently experiencing prolonged processing times for work permit applications. Below, we have compiled the current reported processing times for different application types. First Time Work Permit Application (application submitted while applicant is not in Sweden) We expect to see a decision within 10-20 working days, provided that a complete … Continue reading Extended Processing Times For Work Permits
25 November 2021
Moving Into A New Accommodation
When relocating to a new country, it is naturally important to find a suitable home and we assist many of our clients with this service. Prior to moving into the new house or apartment, we also offer and provide a moving in service, which we believe is equally important. For this step, we coordinate and … Continue reading Moving Into A New Accommodation
