Many family reunification applications are not refused because the relationship is questioned but because the maintenance requirement is considered not fulfilled.
In practice, this requirement involves more than simply meeting a salary threshold.
In this short video, I explain:
• What the Swedish Migration Agency actually assesses when evaluating the income requirement
• Why employment stability often matters more than the salary amount alone
• How housing documentation can affect the outcome of an application
• Why certain exceptions to the maintenance requirement are frequently misunderstood
A large number of refusals occur due to technical or documentary issues, rather than the applicant being ineligible in principle.
Understanding how the maintenance requirement is assessed including stability of income and adequacy of housing can significantly reduce the risk of delays or refusals.
If you are planning to apply for family reunification or have received questions regarding the maintenance requirement, a careful review of the documentation and legal framework is often essential.
At Jurist Stöd, we assist clients in Swedish, English, Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi, making it easier for families to understand complex migration rules.