Ghanaian Couple Deported From Sweden Over Immigration Status, Details Evoke Sorrow
- A Ghanaian couple have been left disappointed after reportedly being informed that they can no longer live in Sweden
- It was explained to them that their immigration status does not require that they work in the country, so they must leave
- Social media users who took to the comments section have shared their views on the couple's immigration status matter
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The quest of a Ghanaian couple to seek greener pastures in Sweden has hit a snag after they were reportedly deported.
They were found to have not met the requirements for living and working in the country, and were instructed to return home.
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Dorcas Dadzie, a Ghanaian resident in Sweden, made the disclosure in an interview with SVTV Africa.
She explained that it all happened after the man and his wife had moved to Sweden as a student couple.
Upon completion of their studies, the woman was fortunate to get a job but was told her immigration status did not allow her to work in the country.
She was therefore informed that they needed to return to Ghana and apply for the job from there, if they wanted to return to Sweden.
Dorcas also raised concerns as to whether the woman and her husband would be allowed back into the country for the job she was offered.
"There are a lot of people in the country who are willing to do those jobs, so I doubt they would be offered visas to come here to do that job."
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Ghanaian couple deported over Sweden's immigration laws
She indicated that the European country had tightened its immigration laws, a situation that has caused five Ghanaians she knows to voluntarily return home.
Dorcas concluded by advising persons desirous of relocating to Sweden to note that the laws have been changed to ensure that the benefits immigrants used to receive are streamlined.
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Reactions to couple being deported from Sweden
Social media users who took to the comments section of the video have shared varied opinions on tightened immigration laws around the world.
@veraxoxo commented:
"I wouldn't advise anyone over 18 years with a good life or even the least means to fend for themselves to come to Sweden. I've seen how the system has stretched and frustrated prominent people. It is disheartening and it's going to get worse than it already is."
@anthonyabbot7618 stated:
"The far right are on the rise in Europe. When they get into power and you don’t look like them, you’ll definitely be in trouble."
@jstartech2812 added:
"Everyone wants to protect their country. Ghanaians, let us build our own country and stay home. Little advice to the youth."
@ogyamatta6903 indicated:
"Now all of Europe things are tight. Things are really changing. It's not easy ooooo."
Ghanaian man deported from Canada
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man who had lived in Canada as a permanent resident had been deported from the country.
Nana Agyeman, speaking in an interview on Milo TV GH, said that he was detained by airport officials over his documents as an asylum seeker.
It was found that he still had all his Ghanaian documents intact, including his national identity card, NHIS card, and even his renewed Ghana passport.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
