Non EU on B Permit and work?

turtlemoon7 · #1 08.04.2011, 12:44

Hi,

I am a bit confused by the residence/work permit for Non EU B holder - so I thought I would post my question here. I am Non EU on B permit in Switzerland because my husband was relocated here for work. On this permit, does it also mean that as a spouse that I can work? If I find work, does that mean that the employer has to apply for the work permit?

jrspet · #2 08.04.2011, 12:45

Would be helpful if you stated your husband's nationality ( EU or non-EU ) as well.

jumper · #3 08.04.2011, 13:00

My husband is Swiss, so I did not have this problem, but in researching, what I learned was that if you are not automatically qualified to work here (i.e., EU or married to Swiss), the employer needs to be able to show that they couldn't find a local person to do the job. Before my marriage was registered here (so technically just a US person applying for a job), I was told by someone in immigration that the process takes about six weeks.

Check out this page:

http://www.justlanded.de/english/Swi...s/Work-permits

and the English info on the government page:

http://www.bfm.admin.ch/content/bfm/...zulassung.html

as02 · #4 08.04.2011, 14:16

You can work for sure if your B permit reads Residency with Gainful employment.

#5 08.04.2011, 14:45

	Quote:	jumper
	My husband is Swiss, so I did not have this problem, but in researching, what I learned was that if you are not automatically qualified to work here (i.e., EU or married to Swiss), the employer needs to be able to show that they couldn't find a local person to do the job.

Not in the case of the OP. Non EU spouses of B permit holders are allowed to work.

#6 08.04.2011, 14:45

	Quote:	as02
	You can work for sure if your B permit reads Residency with Gainful employment.

Or even if not

. Just need a change at the local town hall.

#7 08.04.2011, 14:46

	Quote:	jrspet
	Would be helpful if you stated your husband's nationality ( EU or non-EU ) as well.

Not relevant since 2008.

#8 08.04.2011, 14:48

	Quote:	turtlemoon7
	Hi, I am a bit confused by the residence/work permit for Non EU B holder - so I thought I would post my question here. I am Non EU on B permit in Switzerland because my husband was relocated here for work. On this permit, does it also mean that as a spouse that I can work? If I find work, does that mean that the employer has to apply for the work permit?

As the spouse of a B permit holder you have the right to work. It may require a change to your permit. Your employer does have to apply for the permit but there are no quote nor other restrictions.

sp.jack · #9 15.04.2011, 14:49

I also have a B permit, (although student)...i heard that in my case i am allowed to work not more than 20 hours per week during studies and i belive that there is no limit during holidays...is that so?

abhi · #10 22.06.2011, 17:57

Hi,
I am on a B Restricted Permit (Indian nationality) with yearly renewals.
My spouse found a job (after a lot of hunting) and was able to start to work from day 1. No change in permits or applications etc.

Her HR informed her that her permit (dependant/spouse) entitles her to work and is not subject to the "explain to the gov why u couldnt find any suitable Swiss, EU nationals to fill the post" clause.

They (HR) did have to apply (online i believe) with the arbeitsamt to inform the gov that my wife has started to work ... this also ties to the tax part since B permits are taxed at source.

Hope this helps ... happy job hunting!