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Indian Founder Says Sweden's Migration System Forced Him to Sell Startup and Leave

His LinkedIn account alleges mishandling by the migration agency during a period of tighter immigration rules.

Overview

  • Abhijith Nag Balasubramanya says he sold Hydro Space Sweden AB and has returned to India after being told to leave by the end of the month.
  • He describes the Swedish Migration Agency as hostile and dysfunctional, alleging gross incompetence, ignored emails, and shifting grounds for rejection.
  • The microgreens venture became operational within six months, supplied ICA Kvantum, and created local jobs in Skellefteå, according to his account.
  • He says he will not pursue a legal challenge, citing the financial strain and damage to his mental health.
  • News outlets report his post went viral and drew similar testimonies from others, while the Swedish Migration Agency had not publicly responded at the time of reporting.