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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.")
- LASI 17 — Representation of the MNA
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- CDE 3 — Best interests of the child
Critical deadlines
- Identification and reporting — immediate upon arrival (Federal Statute 17 / CDE 3)
- Designation of a guardian or trusted person — without delay (immediate) (Federal Act on Residence and Permanent Residence Permits for Foreign Nationals, Article 17, paragraph 3 / CC 327a)
- Asylum procedure and appropriate accommodation — according to asylum procedure
- Appeal to the FAT — 5 or 30 days from notification (ASA 108 / ATAF 31 et seq.)
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