Immigration Law
Olivier Rivoire
Our firm assists individuals and companies with all immigration law procedures in Switzerland.
We advise EU/EFTA and third-country nationals on how to obtain a residence permit in Switzerland. B, L, C, G (cross-border commuter) and Ci permits, as well as permits for those not in gainful employment or for family reunification. We will guide you through every step of the process, from analysing the conditions and preparing the application to liaising with municipal, cantonal or federal authorities.
We also help Swiss employers manage work permits and ensure compliance with legal obligations, as well as the tax and social security implications of hiring foreign workers.
For those who wish to settle permanently, we can help with the Swiss naturalisation process, whether it is the ordinary or facilitated route. Our lawyers are familiar with the specificities of each canton and municipality, and can represent you before the authorities in the event of a refusal or an appeal.
Our Expertise in Immigration Law
Swiss residence permits: advice and obtaining a permit
• Analysis of admission requirements according to nationality (EU/EFTA or third countries).
• Conseils pour obtenir un permis B, L ou C, que ce soit pour le travail, le regroupement familial ou la retraite.
• Preparation of files and follow-up with cantonal and federal authorities.
Work permits for foreigners and expatriates in Switzerland
• Obtaining a Swiss work permit for third-country nationals or EU nationals.
• Representation of heirs in the management of an estate, in Switzerland or abroad. de longue durée.
• Establishment of businesses by foreign entrepreneurs with work permits.
• Preparation of contracts and adaptation to the requirements of the competent authorities.
Family reunification and students
• Family reunification for spouses, children or parents.
• Residence permits for international students enrolled at a Swiss university.
• Residence permits for medical reasons, care or other special reasons.
Swiss naturalisation
• Ordinary or facilitated naturalisation procedures for foreigners living in Switzerland.
• Verification of length of stay, language integration and compliance with legal requirements.
• Preparation of interviews and administrative files.
• Monitoring of the procedure and appeals in the event of a negative decision.
Litigation, permit refusals and administrative procedures
• Appeals against permit refusals or non-renewals.
• Challenging a removal or deportation decision
• Coordination with other areas of law : labour law, social insurance law and taxation
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