Legal Consultations

EmpowerHUB provides free short legal consultations for Ukrainians under temporary protection in Sweden (funded by AMIF/EU, 2025–2027). These sessions are designed to offer clear, accessible legal guidance on everyday issues that arise while living, working, or integrating in Sweden.

The consultations help participants understand relevant Swedish laws, review documents they have received, and identify realistic next steps when dealing with authorities, employers, landlords, or service providers.

Duration: 30 minutes
Format: Online, in Ukrainian
Limit: Up to 2 consultations per month

Topics Covered

Consultations address a wide range of practical legal questions, including:

• Migration law: letters and decisions from Migrationsverket, temporary protection extensions, permit types, refusals, children’s status, travel rules.

• Social benefits: barnbidrag, bostadsbidrag, VAB, CSN, försörjningsstöd, repayment decisions, communication with social services.

• Family law: divorce, custody, alimony,  interaction with social authorities.

• Labour law: employment contracts, termination, unpaid wages, probation period rules, a-kassa.

• Housing: second-hand rentals, deposits, conflicts with landlords or BRF, rent increases, basic questions about buying a home.

• Basic taxation: income from Ukraine, remote work, tax declarations, double taxation basics.

• Consumer rights: online purchases, subscriptions, complaints, guarantees.

• Integration: driving licences, exchange rules, study pathways, and financial support for education such as CSN.

What Is Included

• Clear explanation of your rights and available options

• Review and interpretation of documents and decisions

• Practical recommendations for possible next steps

• Orientation within Swedish legal and administrative systems

• Guidance on which authority or specialist to contact if needed

What Is Not Included

• Legal representation before authorities or courts

• Preparation of appeals, complaints, applications, or formal documents

• Completing forms on your behalf

• In-depth analysis of complex cases (outside the 30-minute format)

• Guarantees of specific legal outcomes

Consultations are informational and intended to support decision-making, not replace professional legal representation where required.

Before the Meeting

To ensure an effective session, please:

• Provide a short description of your question when booking

• Prepare relevant documents in PDF/photo/scan format

• Have your UT-card or Migrationsverket decision with ID ready to show
  

All consultations are confidential, and your data is processed in accordance with GDPR.

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