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I receive social assistance and I am afraid for my permit

The receipt of social assistance may have serious consequences on the right of residence (art. 62 para. 1 let. e and art. 63 al. 1 let. c LEI). For permit B, dependence on social assistance is grounds for non-renewal (art. 62 LEI). For permit C, lasting dependence may lead to…

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# Applicable Law Articles (Note: The text provided contains only a heading/title without substantive content to translate. The section "Articles de loi applicables" translates to "Applicable Law Articles" or "Applicable Legal Provisions.")

Critical deadlines

  1. Evaluation of the situationimmediate
  2. Preventive notification by the cantonal authorityin the 14 days following the summons (LEI 62 / LEI 63 / LEI 29)
  3. Decision of the cantonal office30 to 90 days
  4. Legal remedy30 days from notification (LEI 64 / LEI 65)

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