Dear all,

This is my first post here and I need an advice. I am non-EU citizen living for 5 years in Switzerland with a carte de legitimation. I have two questions:

- What if at some point I apply for a C permit - say after 10 years - will I have to quit my job in an international organization and give up carte de legitimation?

- There is a simplified procedure to get a C permit if one is well integrated (language, no criminal records etc) and has gainful employment for 5 and more years with a B permit (http://www.ge.ch/integration/doc/pub...ssibilites.pdf). Do 5 years on carte de legitimation count the same as on B-permit? May I apply for a C (given that I know French, rent an apartment, have no criminal records etc) in the nearest future? Will I have to give up carte de legitimation?

Thank you in advance!