Vacant job

At the Swedish Migration Agency, we work with one of the major societal issues of our time – migration. We are a team of about 6,000 people, and we have an exceptionally important job!

We are looking for decision-makers for the permit assessment unit 2 in Umeå.

With us, you will work on current societal issues that are influenced by what happens in our surroundings. Issues that affect and engage. We offer a dynamic work environment where continuous improvements and meeting people are in focus.

At the permit assessment unit 2, we work with family connection cases and student cases.

What does a decision-maker do?
As a decision-maker, you support and develop your colleagues in legal application, subject matters, and investigative methodology. You identify and analyze areas for development and propose improvements. On behalf of the unit, you gather and maintain knowledge and monitor standards, guidelines, and practices.

You handle, investigate, and decide on cases based on laws and regulations. The decisions you make have legal effects for individuals and affect their rights to benefits, rights, and obligations. You manage appeals and follow up on cases in connection with presentations to ensure high legal quality. Your tasks include making confidentiality assessments before information is disclosed and administering records and documents in cases. You also work to guide and provide service to individuals who have cases with the Swedish Migration Agency and to other stakeholders who have various inquiries.

Who are you?
We are looking for someone who has a good understanding of how people absorb knowledge and the different conditions of individuals. You are clear and adapt the way you convey your message to the recipient. You have good collaboration skills, are attentive, and resolve conflicts constructively. Furthermore, you are meticulous and place great importance on meeting goals and quality standards. You take responsibility for your tasks and independently structure your work. Additionally, you are goal and result-oriented, driven by goal and result thinking in prioritization, planning, and action. You are also decisive, make quick decisions, and act on them, despite limited information or difficult circumstances.

In our work as civil servants, high demands are also placed on judgment and a high awareness of security and confidentiality.

Requirements

• A university degree of at least 120 credits in law, social sciences, or behavioral sciences
• Several years of current experience in handling qualified administrative law cases
• Current experience in case management according to applicable legislation
• Good knowledge of administrative and immigration law
• Good communication skills and express yourself well in spoken and written Swedish and English
• Good knowledge of the Office suite

It is advantageous if you have

• Experience in conveying knowledge in legal application
• Experience with a coaching approach
• Current experience in handling immigration cases
• Experience working in public administration

Information
Employment type: Permanent with a probationary period
Working hours: Office hours
Location: Umeå
Start date: As soon as possible or by agreement
Employment benefits: Read about our employment benefits here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/Om-Migrationsverket/Jobba-hos-oss/Vart-uppdrag-och-arbete.html).

Application
Welcome with your application documents by February 15, 2026. We accept your application via our recruitment system.

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About the recruitment process
It is important for us to utilize all competencies in the labor market. Therefore, we welcome all applicants and strive for an even gender distribution and diversity. As a government agency, we recruit based on merit and ability. You can read more about what this means at this link (https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/jobba-statligt/fragor-och-svar/Hur-ser-rekryteringsprocessen-ut-for-statliga-jobb/).

We use selection questions during the application process. Please answer them as thoroughly as you can, as your responses are important for whether you qualify to proceed in the recruitment process. In some recruitments, we also use tests to assess how well your skills match the position you are applying for. During a possible interview, you may also be asked questions related to security.

If you wish to contact union representatives, contact details for Saco-S, Seko, and ST can be found at the bottom of the page “Job vacancies and expressions of interest” on migrationsverket.se: here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/jobba-hos-oss/lediga-jobb/fragor-och-svar-om-att-soka-jobb-hos-oss.html#svid12_5560a3b619996eafa4b2b0).

To work at the Swedish Migration Agency, you must have the right to reside and work in Sweden on one of the following grounds: Swedish citizenship (requirement for certain positions), Nordic citizenship, EU citizenship, or permanent residence permit.

If you have protected personal information or any other information that you consider sensitive, please contact [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) before submitting your application, and we will tell you more about our security routines.

Read more about personal data here (https://www.migrationsverket.se/om-migrationsverket/det-har-gor-migrationsverket/personuppgifter.html).

Recruitments at the Swedish Migration Agency are conducted entirely by ourselves or by contracted suppliers. Therefore, we ask not to receive phone calls or emails from recruitment companies and ad sellers.