Many people living in Switzerland would like their family members from abroad to join them in Switzerland to live together. The conditions under which a foreign family member can be brought to Switzerland depend largely on the residence status of the applicant, and in some cases vary greatly. In the case of Swiss citizens, the residency of the family member to be brought to Switzerland is also relevant. When examining and asserting the claim to family reunification, it is therefore important to consider which constellation is given.
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