Our lawyers specializing in immigration and foreigners’ rights in Switzerland can help you with all your legal needs, from residence permits to naturalization, asylum and family reunification. Our Swiss law firm Legal XII Tables Avocats assists both private individuals and companies in matters relating to the entry and residence of foreign nationals in Switzerland.
Immigration law in Switzerland is a constantly evolving field of law, involving essential aspects such as entry, residence, settlement and citizenship. Our firm assists both private individuals and companies in the following areas administrative and legal issues, guaranteeing a tailor-made service.
The process of obtaining or renewing a residence permit or visa in Switzerland can be complex. Our specialized lawyers will help you every step of the way to maximize your chances of success.
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Assistance in obtaining residence permits
Description
Legal advice and management of the administrative procedures involved in obtaining a residence permit (L, B, CI, C, G, F, N ).
Advantage
Ensure a smooth process that meets the requirements of the Swiss authorities
Family reunification is an important step for immigrant families in Switzerland. We help families understand their rights and reunite their loved ones legally.
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Assistance with family reunification
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Assistance in preparing files and representation before municipal and cantonal authorities for family reunification applications.
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Guarantee fast, hassle-free family reunification.
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Advice on the rights of foreign families
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Analysis and protection of the rights of foreign families living in Switzerland.
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Protect the rights of your loved ones in the face of complex regulations.
Acquiring Swiss nationality is a demanding and often intimidating process. Our lawyers will support you every step of the way.
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Support in the ordinary or facilitated naturalization process.
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Legal advice and preparation of documents required for naturalization applications.
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Accelerate and simplify your access to Swiss citizenship
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Resolving refusals or obstacles to naturalization
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Opposition procedures with the relevant cantonal population and migration offices, and appeals to the competent cantonal or federal authorities (Federal Administrative Court and Federal Supreme Court).
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Maximize your chances of success with the right strategy.
We represent asylum seekers throughout the administrative and legal process, including appeals and initial rejections.
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Assistance with asylum applications
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Advice and legal support for applying for asylum in Switzerland.
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Increase your chances of acceptance with a well-prepared application.
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Defense in the event of rejection of an asylum application
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Management of appeals to the relevant courts following rejection.
Advantage
Get a second chance with effective, expert defense.
Swiss companies taking on foreign workers have to comply with strict requirements. We support employers in this process.
Swiss companies taking on foreign workers have to comply with strict requirements. We support employers in this process.
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Obtaining a residence permit
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Full support in preparing, submitting and monitoring your residence permit application.
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Simplified process and increased chances of success.
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Swiss naturalization
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Preparation and support to become a Swiss citizen.
Advantage
Get your citizenship with personalized support.
Our lawyers specializing in immigration and foreigners’ rights in Switzerland can help you with all your legal needs, from residence permits to naturalization, asylum and family reunification. Our Swiss law firm Legal XII Tables Avocats assists both private individuals and companies in matters relating to the entry and residence of foreign nationals in Switzerland.
Our expertise includes
Legal XII Tables Avocats frequently deals with the following issues:
Our firm, Legal XII Tables Avocats, has many years’ experience in these fields.
As a result, we have acquired in-depth knowledge of a wide range of issues relating to migration law for EU/EFTA nationals, non-EU/EFTA nationals, asylum law and ordinary and facilitated naturalization, etc.
Whether advising companies on the hiring of highly qualified foreign nationals, handling cases of regularization of undocumented migrants, or drafting appeals to the cantonal courts (Zurich, Bern, Vaud, Geneva, Fribourg and Valais) or federal courts (Federal Administrative Court and Federal Tribunal), our lawyers will always be able to answer your specific questions and needs.
If you need to obtain a residence permit, we advise you to contact the cantonal migration or employment authorities in your place of residence. The criteria to be met depend on your nationality, and the length and purpose of your stay.
You must submit your application to your local commune. If you live in the canton of Geneva, you need to contact the authorities there.
Please include the following items with your application:
You can apply to renew your residence permit between three months and two weeks before it expires.
It is important to report the loss of your residence permit to the police, who will issue you with a notice of loss. You can go to any police station to do this.
Then go to your local residents’ registration office (or cantonal migration authority) with your passport, passport photo and notice of loss. The cost of obtaining a duplicate or a new residence permit is your responsibility and may vary. S f the residence permit you reported as lost is found, you must cancel it with your local residents’ registration office.
If you have a residence permit obtained through family reunification, report the separation or death to the cantonal migration authority.
Conditions:
Consult the authorities or our lawyers for more information.
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