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I want to challenge a dismissal decision
The removal is the consequence of the refusal, non-renewal or revocation of a residence permit (art. 64 LEI). The appeal must be filed within 30 days with the competent cantonal authority (cantonal administrative court) or the FAT for federal decisions (art. 112…
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⚖️ Articles, deadlines and authorities reviewed by our legal AI on 2026-04-29. Does not replace a human lawyer.
# 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
- Analysis of the notified decision — immediate upon receipt (LEI 64 / LEI 83)
- Consultation of a qualified representative — under 7 days
- Filing of the appeal with request for suspensive effect — 30 days (or notified period) (LEI 112 / FoPA 108 / PA 55)
- Production of evidence of integration / risks — during the proceedings (ECHR 3 / LEI 83 / FoAL 5)
- Decision on Appeal — according to court/authority (LTAF 31 / ECHR 34)
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