Despite facing deportation to Iraq, 18-year-old Mariam Noorali from Karlstad has reportedly started a UF company focused on providing companionship to elderly residents. According to SVT Värmland, Noorali's business idea centers on what she calls "Valuable Moments," where she sells companionship time to seniors.
One of her regular clients is 100-year-old Ulla Melin, who told the broadcaster, "Mariam is a cheerful face who drops by here. She comes and chats for a while. Without her, my life would be much more boring."
Mariam is a cheerful face who drops by here. She comes and chats for a while. Without her, my life would be much more boring,
The Swedish government has reportedly paused deportations of teenagers, but this pause does not apply to Noorali as she has already received a deportation decision. She faces potential removal to Iraq despite the policy change.
Noorali has appealed the deportation decision to the Migration Supreme Court, where her case is currently under review. According to the report, one possible path for her to return to Sweden would be to apply for work and residence permits from Iraq.
Right now things look dark with my and my family's case,
"Right now it looks dark with my and my family's case," Noorali told SVT Värmland, but she continues to operate her business while awaiting the court's decision.