Sweden approved 20 percent fewer work permits for highly qualified workers in January-May 2024 compared to the same period last year.
Among IT architects, system developers, and test leaders, the number of granted first-time permits dropped by 39% and extensions by 26%.
Sweden's government aims to tighten low-skilled and asylum migration, while attracting and retaining international talent by raising minimum salary thresholds for work permits.
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