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I am an unaccompanied minor

Unaccompanied minors (UMs) benefit from enhanced protection under Swiss and international law. A guardian or legal representative must be appointed from the registration of the asylum application (art. 17 para. 3 LAsi). The UM is accommodated in structures adapted to their age (centres…

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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. Identification and reportingimmediate upon arrival (Federal Statute 17 / CDE 3)
  2. Designation of a guardian or trusted personwithout delay (immediate) (Federal Act on Residence and Permanent Residence Permits for Foreign Nationals, Article 17, paragraph 3 / CC 327a)
  3. Asylum procedure and appropriate accommodationaccording to asylum procedure
  4. Appeal to the FAT5 or 30 days from notification (ASA 108 / ATAF 31 et seq.)

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MNA minor unaccompanied guardianship protection

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