Immigration, Nationality & Expat Mobility
Navigating Swiss immigration law with someone who knows it from the inside.
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Introduction
Swiss immigration law is technical, procedurally demanding and constantly evolving. Whether you are applying for a first residence permit, reuniting your family, planning your naturalisation or facing an administrative challenge, precise and timely legal guidance makes the difference between a smooth process and a costly mistake.
What I do
Residence & Permits
- Residence permits (B, C, L) — applications, renewals and transitions
- Family reunification
- Entry visas (Schengen, national and humanitarian) and border matters
- Entry bans and removal proceedings
- Dublin procedure and returns
- Student permits and transition to employment-based residency
Nationality & Statelessness
- Naturalisation — ordinary and facilitated
- Acquisition and loss of Swiss nationality
- Statelessness recognition
Administrative Representation & Appeals
- Administrative representation before cantonal and federal authorities (including SEM)
- Appeals before the Federal Administrative Tribunal (TAF) and the Federal Supreme Court (TF)
Wealthy Foreign Residents
- Residency without gainful activity
- Legal aspects of lump-sum taxation eligibility
- Coordination with trusted tax and financial specialists
Why choose Schmid Legal Consulting
I spent six years as a judicial clerk at the Federal Administrative Tribunal (TAF), Court VI — the court exclusively responsible for appeals in immigration, nationality and statelessness matters. I know how these cases are assessed, which arguments carry weight, and which procedural pitfalls to avoid. This inside knowledge enables me to anticipate the tribunal’s approach and to guide clients through the process with confidence and accuracy.