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| Here is a reminder of our process:
- Nov 2009: applied for all family (paid 200chf for admin fees)
- Feb- 2010: interview by cantonal office for naturalization
- May 2010: interview at the Gemeinde/Commune
- Sept 2010: ok from Confederation and Canton (paid 150chf).
- Dec 2010 ; expected Grand conseil interview by commission of naturalization (paid 1120 chf)
- March 2011: final decision by Grand conseil. | |
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So we had our last interview by the Cantonal Parliament (grand conseil) naturalization commission. It was very formal and very short (15min). The whole interview was focused on our knowledge of federal & cantonal & communal political system/structure (executive, legislative). It's like very fast quizz question game- We can be proud to have 100% right answers. I liked the closing of the interview when the guy said: "So you'll wait 3 months for the Grand Conseil vote on your naturalization. But you really don't have to worry (big smile)"
All in all, it was quite a simple process, with simple/basic questions. I imagined that they'd ask tougher questions. We were clearly over-prepared. From application to last interview it lasted 12 months. The final vote will happen in March 2011 so the whole process lasts 15-16 months. The total cost will come under 2000chf with all fees (2adults + 2kids born in CH).