Migration law

Swedish-American couple appeals to be together with their baby in Sweden

7:02 min
  • Eric Sharpe is appealing a decision that he has to return to the US while his application for Swedish residency permit is processed.
  • He and Swedish partner Jessica Mohlin are hoping the fact that they have just had a baby will allow for an exception to the strict migration rules.
  • Changes to Swedish migration laws in 2016 have made it more difficult also for Swedish citizens to bring their partners from outside the EU here.