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Following the EU Court of Justice decision (Framholm), the Swedish Migration Agency (Migrationsverket) is now accepting applications for alternative protection status from individuals currently under temporary protection.

At the same time, in its legal position (ställningstagande), the Migration Agency notes that priority continues to be given to temporary protection, and the processing of applications for alternative protection may be postponed, particularly due to the agency's workload.

Key points regarding the status:

• While the application is pending: Your temporary protection status is maintained.
• If alternative protection is granted: A residence permit is issued for 13 months with the possibility of extension.
• If the application is rejected: Temporary protection remains valid until the Directive expires (currently until March 4, 2027), after which you may transition to the status of an asylum seeker (asylsökande) with a different set of rights.

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