Immigration
Make a request to conclude a case
Have you been waiting a long time for a decision from the Swedish Migration Agency or another public authority? A request to conclude a case requires the authority to assess whether your case can be decided. We help you confirm the deadline, review the supporting documents and appeal if the request is denied.
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What is a request to conclude a case?
Under the Swedish Administrative Procedure Act, a person who initiated a case may submit a written request for the authority to conclude it if no first instance decision has been issued within six months.
After receiving the request, the authority has four weeks to either:
- issue a decision in the underlying case
- deny the request in a separate decision.
A request does not mean that your application will automatically be approved. It requires the authority to determine whether the case can be decided based on the information available.
You can normally use this procedure only once while the case is pending. It is therefore important to file at the right time and make sure that the authority has received the necessary information and documents.
When can you submit a request to the Swedish Migration Agency?
As a general rule, you can request a decision once at least six months have passed since the case was initiated. This applies to many residence permit and Swedish citizenship cases.
Some cases have shorter waiting periods. A request may currently be submitted after four months for certain work permit applications and after 90 days for an EU Blue Card application. The applicable deadline must therefore be checked against the particular type of case.
The Swedish Migration Agency provides one form for citizenship cases and another form for other matters. If someone represents you, a power of attorney may need to be included.
A request submitted too early may not be processed. You should therefore confirm the deadline and use the correct form before filing.
What happens if the request is denied?
The Swedish Migration Agency may deny the request if it determines that the underlying case cannot be decided within four weeks. Your original application will continue to be processed even if the request is denied.
A decision denying a request to conclude the case can normally be appealed. The appeal is submitted to the authority that issued the denial but is reviewed by the court or administrative authority authorized to hear an appeal in the underlying case.
If the appeal succeeds, the reviewing body will order the authority to decide the case as soon as possible or within a specified period.
How we can help you
Because you can normally submit only one request, we review both the timing and the state of the case before it is filed.
Assessment of the deadline
We determine which waiting period applies and whether you are entitled to submit a request.
Review of your case
We review your application, previous submissions and communications from the authority to identify anything that needs attention.
Preparing the request
We help you prepare and submit a clear request containing the correct details and supporting documents.
Appealing a denial
If the authority denies your request, we review the decision and help you appeal when there are grounds to do so.
Ask a lawyer to review your request
Schedule a 15-minute meeting with a lawyer to review and discuss your situation.
If you need further assistance, we’ll explain your options, how we can assist you, and what it would cost. If you hire us for your case, the cost of the first 15 minutes will be deducted from your final bill.
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Get help from our lawyers
Our lawyers help you confirm the deadline, review the case and submit the request. If the request is denied, we can also assist with the appeal.
Florita Telhaj
Lawyer
Florita specializes in migration law, business law, contract law, and employment law. In addition to Swedish and English, Florita is also fluent in Albanian and Greek.
Wazima M. Aga
Lawyer
Wazima is deeply committed to protecting individual rights and practices immigration law, administrative law, social welfare law, family law, and contract law. She speaks Swedish, English, Persian, and Dari.
Matilda Selander Persson
Lawyer
Matilda primarily works with employment law, business law, contract law, family law, and migration law. She speaks Swedish and English.
Aja Wadii
Lawyer
Aja specializes in migration law, family law, and criminal law. In addition to Swedish and English, Aja also speaks Arabic.
Nadja Hatem
Lawyer
Nadja works within family law – mainly custody disputes and international child abduction cases. She has also worked in criminal law. She speaks Swedish, English, and Arabic.
Anuta Sjunghamn
Lawyer
Anuta works in migration law – primarily handling asylum cases. She also assists with family law disputes and criminal cases. Anuta speaks Swedish, English and Persian.
Rebwar Fakhry
Consulting lawyer
Rebwar Fakhry has particular expertise in asylum law, work permits, and family reunification matters. He speaks Swedish, English, Kurdish, and Persian.
Adib Hosseini
Consulting lawyer
Adib specializes in migration law, business law, competition law, and EU regulations for businesses. He speaks English, Farsi, and Kurdish.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about request to conclude a case
Six months is the general rule under the Swedish Administrative Procedure Act. Shorter periods apply to certain matters, including some work permit and EU Blue Card applications.
No. You can normally request this review only once while the same case is pending. You should therefore choose the timing carefully.
Within four weeks, the Agency must either decide the underlying case or issue a separate decision denying your request. The deadline does not always mean that you will receive a final decision on your application.
Yes, a denial can normally be appealed. If the appeal succeeds, the reviewing body may order the authority to decide the case as soon as possible or within a specified period.
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