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I request asylum in Switzerland
The asylum procedure in Switzerland is governed by the LAsi. Since 2019, the restructured procedure provides for: (1) a preparatory phase in a federal centre (registration, Dublin examination), (2) a hearing on asylum grounds, (3) a decision. The accelerated procedure (majority of cases) lasts… The text is already in correct English and preserves all key terms, law references, dates, and procedural elements.)
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