On April 1, a change in the law enters into force, which means that a work permit, a so -called track change, cannot be extended if a person has previously been rejected on the asylum application. One of those affected is Farain Karimi, who came to Sweden in 2013 and has been working for several years. – My condition expires in July and cannot be renewed, even though my employer wants to keep me and even though I otherwise meet the requirements. If I am forced to return to Iran, I fear for my life. And should I get away from the regime, three years of military service awaits, he says. The situation also worries his future fiancee, Batoul Rammal. – I think it’s terribly unfair. It is aimed at those who have actually contributed. There are no criminals expelled by this, there are people who work and pay taxes, says Batoul Rammal. Few exceptions are made to the Migration Board few exceptions when the decision comes into force. According to Hanna Geurtsen, deputy assignment manager for work permits, special obstacles are required for the deportation not to be enforced. – If you already have a valid travel ban you end up in a very narrow exception, but it is ultimately a question of trial. The new law also means that deportation decisions are no longer prescribed after four years, but only when the person has actually left the country. Farain fears that it can cause more people to go underground. – I don’t want to hide. I want to contribute and live openly in Sweden, he says.
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