Table 1
Key Aspects of Migration Law Reforms in Sweden 2016–2021.
| TEMPORARY LAW 2016 | RENEWAL OF TEMPORARY LAW 2019 | LONG-TERM SUSTAINABLE MIGRATION POLICY 2021 |
|---|---|---|
| Made temporary rather than permanent residency status the norm for people with protection status | Extended the law for a further two years | Made the legal changes of the temporary laws permanent |
| Significantly limited possibilities for family reunification | Restored some possibilities for family reunification | Altered maintenance requirement rules for family reunification |
| Created a financial self-sufficiency requirement for permanent residency | Maintained financial self-sufficiency requirement for permanent residency | Extended financial self-sufficiency requirement for permanent residency to also include those not on protection visas |
Figure 1
Policymaking Process in Sweden.
Appendix 1
Swedish–English translations.
| ARBETSFöRMEDLINGEN | SWEDISH PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT SERVICE |
|---|---|
| Barnombudsmannen | Ombudsman for Children |
| FARR | National Council of Refugee Groups |
| Företagarna | Swedish Federation of Business Owners |
| Förvaltningsrätten i Göteborg | Administrative Court of Gothenburg |
| Förvaltningsrätten i Stockholm | Administrative Court of Stockholm |
| Jämställdhetsmyndigheten | Swedish Gender Equality Agency |
| Länsstyrelsen Stockholm | County Administrative Board Stockholm |
| Malmö stad | City of Malmö |
| Migrationskommittén | Migration Committee |
| Migrationsverket | Swedish Migration Agency |
| MUCF | Swedish Agency for Youth and Civil Society |
| RFSL | Swedish Federation for Lesbian, Gay, bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex Rights |
| Regeringen | Swedish Government |
| Region Jönköping län | Region Jönköping County |
| Riksdagen | Swedish Parliament |
| Rädda barnen | Save the Children |
| Röda Korset | Swedish Red Cross |
| SACO | Swedish Confederation of Professional Associations |
| SKR | Swedish Association of Local Authorities and Regions |
| Socialstyrelsen | National Board of Health and Welfare |
| Stockholm stad | City of Stockholm |
| Strömstad kommun | Strömstad Municipality |
| Svenska kyrkan | Church of Sweden |
| Sveriges Advokatsamfund | Swedish Bar Association |
| TCO | Swedish Confederation of Professional Employees |