Sweden Simplifies the Skill Checking Procedures of Third-country Citizens

What happened? The Swedish authorities plan to simplify the procedures for assessing the skills and education of third-country (non-EU) citizens to help them meet the needs existing in the labor market. According to the bill proposed by the Swedish Ministry of Education, such a law will expand the opportunities of third-country citizens to use the knowledge they received before coming to Sweden.

Quote. "This will contribute to a more efficient supply of skills, faster consolidation in the labor market and increased opportunities for adaptation during working life," explains a press release from the Swedish Ministry of Education, which also indicates that amendments to the proposed law may come into force on January 1, 2023.

In addition, the following proposals in this bill are:

• All third-country citizens who want to confirm their knowledge before studying or taking exams in the framework of municipal education for adults must pass an initial survey conducted by their native municipality, which is mandatory.
• All municipalities for adults are required to offer this service to students.
• Clarification of what validation includes is required.
• It is also necessary to clarify the documentation after validation.

What else? Last year the Swedish Ministry of Justice proposed to tighten the current rules of labor migration. In particular, such a proposal is aimed at combating the exploitation of foreign workers in the country.

A citizen of a third country will be provided a valid employment contract before issuing a work permit. There will also be a maintenance requirement for the immigration of family members associated with a foreign employee.

In addition, the Swedish Migration Agency should be able to request information from the employer about the conditions of employment of a migrant worker. Those who do not provide such information may be charged.

If the Legislative Council gives the green light to the Government's proposal, the legislative amendments will enter into force on June 1, 2022.

Source: Schengen Visa Info

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