We moved to Sweden for my husband's job 4 years ago. Now, we're struggling to keep the life we worked so hard to build.

Our American family has loved building a life in Sweden, but we're not sure if we'll be able to stay. Courtesy of Michelle Clardie

I've never had a problem with commitment.

I got married at 18, and our relationship is still going strong 23 years later. Ten years ago, I started my own business and never looked back.

When something feels right, I don't waste time keeping my options open. I go all in. So when my husband, Jarrod, got a video-game development job in Sweden in 2022, we committed.

We bought a home, enrolled our son in school, registered my business, and started learning the language. We made friends, shopped local, and got Swedish driver's licenses.

Unfortunately, none of that matters much when your visa is tied to an employer.

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