Please advice: My resident permit was revoked
Hi everyone, I came to Sweden last August for my studies and I received a resident permit till June, 2026.
I had to return back to my home country in December due to a family emergency. And I won’t be able to go back till mid March. I informed the university and applied for a study break.
Couple of days ago I asked a friend to check my mail and there are few mails from migration agency. First one, sent in mid December, has mentioned that I applied for a study break but didn’t leave the country. If I am staying in Sweden and not studying they have to remove my permit and to get back to them by one week. On the letter they have mentioned for my convenience they are going to email the same to me. However I never received an email.
The second letter, sent on January, says they revoked my resident permit, since I am no longer studying and they don’t have any indication that I left Sweden. ( They say, University gave this as the reason for the study break when they inquire). Now they are saying I can appeal my case in migration court if I want to. If not I have to leave Sweden immediately.
I received an email on 19th of February regarding an appointment date and time next week. This is the only email I ever received from them.
Now I have emailed and explained the situation to them. But they say they have made a decision and I can appeal if I want in court. What does that mean? Do I have to get a lawyer and file a case. How fair is this, they never sent me the first two letters on email but now they say they have made the decision.
They also ask to show the passport stamp as proof that I left Sweden. But I never received a stamp in sweden border control. I have sent them the stamp I received when entering my country.
Has anyone faced such situation. Please advice.