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Sweden Tightens Immigration, Puts Asylum Seekers at Risk

1/24/2026

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Sweden's immigration rules have tightened, placing asylum seekers in reception centers and risking deportation for residents like Sofiye.
The abolition of "track changes" leaves about 4,700 people at risk of deportation, even if they have worked in Sweden.
The government aims to shift from asylum seekers to labor immigration, noting the lowest numbers since 1985.
The migration agency ensures safety in return centers, especially for vulnerable groups.

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Story summary

Sweden's immigration rules have tightened, placing asylum seekers in reception centers and risking deportation for residents like Sofiye.
The abolition of "track changes" leaves about 4,700 people at risk of deportation, even if they have worked in Sweden.
The government aims to shift from asylum seekers to labor immigration, noting the lowest numbers since 1985.
The migration agency ensures safety in return centers, especially for vulnerable groups.