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Introduction and support for asylum seekers

Information about support for newcomers in Boden and important general knowledge that applies across Sweden.

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Please note that all forms, digital applications (e-services) and some linked websites are currently in Swedish. Contact Citizen Service if you need help in English.

What JobbCenter does for newcomers

JobbCenter helps you to become part of society. Here you can get help to meet people, practise Swedish, and understand health care, school, and working life.

  • Help with contacts with public authorities such as the Migration Agency
  • Support with finding housing
  • Advice about preschool, school, upper secondary school, and adult education
  • Coordination of questions about economy, health care, public authorities, and school
  • Projects and activities to build community and networks

Activities and networks

JobbCenter arranges open meetings, group activities, and projects to create contacts and strengthen your path to studies or work.

The Introduction Programme – how it works

The Introduction Programme is provided by the Swedish Public Employment Service. You receive an individual plan and must at the same time look for work. The programme can last for up to two years.

  • Arranged by the Swedish Public Employment Service
  • Individual support combined with your own job seeking
  • The programme lasts up to two years
  • The goal is that you learn Swedish, find work, and become self-supporting

Examples of measures in the programme

Swedish studies, work placement, career guidance, validation of previous education, and planning for work or further studies.

Civic Orientation – rights and content

The municipality must by law offer civic orientation to newcomers. It should start as soon as possible after registration in the population register and can continue for up to three years.

  • It is mandatory for the municipality to offer
  • Starts after registration in the population register
  • Applies for three years from first registration
  • At least one hundred hours
  • Content includes everyday life, housing, school, health, work, children and family, and rights and obligations in Sweden

Financial support at the beginning

When you have received a residence permit you can receive a gap allowance, in Swedish called glappersättning. It is financial support for living costs until you start receiving the establishment benefit through the Swedish Public Employment Service.

Important general information for newcomers in Sweden

Here you can find more facts that apply to all newcomers in Sweden.

  • Right to health care that cannot wait and to some dental care
  • Possibility of financial support if you have no money of your own
  • Housing through the Migration Agency, adapted for special needs

  • You are registered with the Swedish Tax Agency and receive a personal identity number
  • You can apply for an identification card
  • You become part of social security systems such as health insurance and social insurance

  • Children have the right to preschool and school also during the asylum period
  • Pupils are assessed to receive the right support
  • Adults have the right to Swedish for Immigrants and to adult education

  • You need a bank account
  • You need electronic identification for digital services
  • It is important to inform public authorities if you start working or if your economy changes

  • Free health examination for asylum seekers
  • Right to support for mental ill-health
  • Special rights and support if you have a disability

Do you want to access a specific document? Contact Citizen Service, and we will help you retrieve and read the full document.

Contact

JobbCenter

E-mail: jobbcenter@boden.se

Phone: +46 921 782 77