I have a refugee F permit, what are my rights and duties?

Answer:

FINANCIAL AID

By request:

  • Financial aid corresponding to asylum seekers in accordance with the cantonal directives currently in force regarding state and financial aid for asylum seekers and persons with similar status

INTEGRATION INITIATIVES FINANCED BY THE “FORFAIT INTÉGRATION” FUND

  • Access to integration initiatives financed by the “Forfait intégration” (Integration Package) for all persons holding an F permit

WORK

  • Unlimited access to the labor market in all sectors of the economy
  • The employer must announce online, with the SEM form, the employment taking before the beginning of the paid activity

PAYROLL DEDUCTIONS

  • All the usual social security deductions
  • Withholding tax

CONDITIONS FOR GRANTING A RESIDENCE PERMIT – B permit

  • Normally, the possibility of requesting a B permit after 5 years of residency in Switzerland according to the level of integration, marital status, and whether a return to the country of origin is required or not (art. 84 al 5 LEI)

FAMILY REUNIFICATION

  • Right to family reunification for spouses and single children under the age of 18, no earlier than 3 years after being granted temporary admission and on certain conditions: living in a commun household, having appropriate housing, not dependent on social assistance, being able to communicate in the national language spoken at the place of residence, not receiving any supplementary benefits at AVS/AI  (art.85 al. 7 LEI)