Hello everyone,

I was trying to find some information, which would help me to better understand my options, but I still miss the clarity.
My situation is quite complex from a legal perspective, I guess. I was employed with a company based in Geneva, I worked there for 1,5 year on permit B (the one not bound to employer, valid untill 2011), but early this year I left for studies in a different canton. My work contract was put "on hold", though I do not have any papers which would prove it. I have not been registered in my new location, neither I've been paying taxes, since I get no salary. I am still registered in Geneva. Now it looks like my company would not be able to renew my contract after I finish my studies, due to cost cutting and restrucutring. For me the questions arise in this regard:

1) Am I entitled for any benefits in this case? If yes, how they will be calculated (as far as I understood from the threads I read on the topic, amount is normally based on the average salary for the past 12 months, but I had no salary for almost 10...)
2) Are there any legal risks involved if I go to the Swiss authorities and describe my situation? Theoretically, I should have registered in my new canton... Can Geneva authorities decide to terminate my permit because of that?
3) As far as I know, getting unemployment benefits can worsen one's chances to get a permit C on time. Is that true?

Many thanks in advance for your answers!