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Losing a job is a major professional event. For foreign nationals in Switzerland, it can also raise immediate immigration questions, often misunderstood, and sometimes underestimated. Contrary to common belief, job loss does not automatically lead to loss of residence...

For companies operating in Switzerland, immigration decisions are rarely assessed in isolation. They are closely linked to one core concept: substance. Substance is not a formal legal requirement in Swiss immigration law. Yet in practice, it is often decisive when...

Many articles already exist on how companies should select an immigration services provider — often focusing on technology, scalability, or delivery models in a corporate RFP context. This article is different. It is not about choosing a vendor.It is about...

The idea of an immigration tax in Switzerland is back - this time as part of the parliamentary discussions surrounding the Bilaterals III package between Switzerland and the European Union. On 18 August 2026, the Political Institutions Committee of the Council of...

Switzerland is often seen as an attractive destination for start-ups and entrepreneurs: political stability, strong infrastructure, access to capital, and a business-friendly reputation. Yet when it comes to immigration, many founders discover that the system is less...

Divorce or separation can raise serious immigration questions when residence rights are linked to a spouse or family situation. In Switzerland, the consequences are often misunderstood: divorce does not automatically lead to loss of residence rights, but it can change...

Integration and naturalisation are among the most misunderstood aspects of Swiss immigration law. Many applicants assume that integration follows a simple formula: learn the language, work, pay taxes, stay long enough — and naturalisation should follow. In reality,...

Switzerland's Immigration Tax Report: What It Really Means for Employers   On May 6, 2026, the Swiss Federal Council published its report on the feasibility of an immigration tax: a concept that has circulated in Swiss political debate since the 2014 "Against...