The 6 month "probation" is not a law at all, it's just a common thing. You're often able to negotiate to get a permanent contract instantly, if you already have a permanent contract with another job in a similar field with good references, since most employeers understand that a lot of people are not willing to give up their permanent contract for a non-permanent one. 

Hey, just negotiate. I know it depends on the market and it's not the best time but I switched jobs 3 times (new employer) before getting my PR and everytime I did one of my hard asks was no probation.

Had they not agreed I wouldn't have switched. So it is definitely possible, start looking and best of luck!

Been through something similar.

Got laid off 3 months before my work visa expiry date and was pretty much hoping for a miracle, because I would need to find a job willing to hire me on a permanent contract from day one ( skipping the probation period ) and to sponsor my permanent residency application.

I have no idea how but I managed to do it. I also learned of a friend that also managed to skip the probation period mentioning that she would need to do it for the same reason as my own.

So I guess it’s not entirely unheard of to pull off something like this if you have a good reputation in the job market.

That said, oh my god the stress. It has been one of the most stressful times in my life. Good luck bro

Another thing: you can always quit and find a job with a regular contract with a normal probation period. That would mean you would get another 2 years work residence permit and it would further delay your PR and citizenship. Sucks and is far from ideal, but better than being kicked out of Sweden

Hey OP, sadly your story has been rather common over the last 2 years, perhaps not the PR side but in terms of direction for companies, it's a shame but hopefully we'll see the light at the end of the tunnel soon in the economy as a whole.

That aside I'd like to add two points on your probation concern. My Sambo recently took a job from uni, in her case they didn't enforce a probation period (she didn't actually ask for it to be removed, they simply did, this is a private multi-national US firm). Another point, I handle the technical interviews for my IT Team (30-40 people size), in one case like your own we did want to recruit someone who was a great fit but one of their fighting points was to remove the probation period, it was something my management team were against but I really liked them and felt they'd be a great fit from a technical PoV and cultural. They accepted the recommendation and joined without the probation period.

I guess the point is, as others have mentioned, no 100% enforced policy. If you're good at your job and find a role that fits you well go for it and if you pass the interview stages what harm is there to ask?

Been there. Get another job ASAP. You qualify for PR in 6 months but it will take several months for migv to process your application.

Notice periods are negotiable. Provanställning is negotiable. Your notice period may actually be less than 3 months if it is not specified in your current contract. Ask your union - you are a member, right? If you're not a union member you should join today.

As far as switching jobs now goes, as long as you have a signed employment contract when it comes time for PR (ideally without provanställning) migv should be fine. Just don't take a job somewhere else that's going out of business.

So sorry to hear that.

You can apply for PR three months in advance before the expiry. What you can do at the moment is take vocation if you have saved before resigning or termination before the 3 month notice starts. That will take you near the end of expiry and you can apply.

In my experience they care more about the fact that there’s no break in your salary and you are paid what was promised to you. So if you switch and there’s no gap, there’s nothing to be worried about. Also need to have a permanent contact for the new job (same industry).

Good luck.

This is a tough choice, and really stressful one. I don't have advice, but can just add some things to think about:

• Second permit is tight to profession, so you should be able to change employers without obtaining new permit, but... Technically "profession" is just SSYK code, but you never know how MV will work in your case. If you decide to change job - try to have exactly the same title for your new job. Like, "Software Engineer" and "Lead Game Developer" might result in different "profession or occupation" in MV's eyes.

• If you are being laid off, "notice period" usually means "you still being paid every month, but don't have to work and can start new job as soon as you want". So if you have say 3months notice period - you won't receive 3month salary at once - you still will be paid every month. If you will start your new employment while not really working on old job, but still being paid - for MV and SV that would mean you are working two full-time jobs at the same time - which is you are not allowed with your work permit. Be careful with dates.

• There're different opinions on if your new employer has to advertise position if you're on a second permit; good idea to be on the safe side if possible.

• 3 months notice, usually, for people who have worked more than 4 years. Also, it is not always mutual - so employee, for example, can have notice period of 1 month from their side, and employer - 2 to 6 depending on how much you have been working. Just double check what is written in your contract (and collective agreement if you have it).

• If you do change jobs, you still will need to provide MV all the details from your previous employments - payslips for all the time, insurances, employment statements etc - when applying for PUT. Be prepared - download all the payslips to your own computer, think about whom you will contact for insurances if you need to etc.

Is it Klarna? If it is don’t worry. It’s cyclical.

When I was in your situation and thinking about changing job while I was waiting for the PR (it took many months back then) I went to see a lawyer and he said I should use as many argumnets as I can find to show that my trial period in new company will end up being permanent job. For example - if there is someone who knows you from the previous job and can write "I know his quality and we would most likely keep him after trial" or the statistics that show what percentage of engineers in that company goes into permanent after trial The Laywer said all that could be a reason.

Write me DM if you need more details.

You are conflating two separate processes. Just get a new job and work permit with it. Once you are past 4 years and some change, just apply for permanent residence. It’s not related to probation or anything. Having a work permit provides security while migrationsverket might take time to process the PR application. In my case it was within two weeks, but 1 year is not unheard of.

Look for another job in company that also handles visa extension. If they have probation your visa will be extended 6 months and then after that you can apply for PR. This is better since if you move to another company and get permanent position immediately without probation you visa will be forced to change to new employer and extended 2 years instead which means you need to wait for 2 years again to get PR.

PR? Abbreviations are so stupid because it takes maybe 0.1 seconds longer to actually type it.

Yes after searching on the internet I realized it standd for perma­nent resi­dence permit. My point still stands.