My family and I live in Switzerland and we're currently on permit B. My children and my wife plan to leave Switzerland and be back next year, if in the meantime I changed my permit to C, what kind of permit will they get when they move back to Switzerland next year? Will they all get permit C like I do, or they will still be on permit-B?
Updated: found this link:
https://www.ch.ch/en/family-reunification/
"You are holding a settlement permit (permit C)
Third-country nationals holding a settlement permit (permit C) may bring, under the condition that they live together, the following family members to Switzerland under the family reunification programme:
Spouse, registered partnership,
Children under the age of 18.
Upon arrival in Switzerland, family members must present the following documents:
Anyone who will be dependent upon you must present a letter issued by the authorities of the country of origin confirming that you will pay their living expenses.
Spouse and children between 12 and 18 will receive a residence permit (permit B). This permit will have the same period of validity as your own settlement permit. Family members may take up employment but must register with the cantonal immigration and labour market authorities. If they live five years in Switzerland without interruption, they will be granted a settlement permit (permit C). Children under 12 will directly receive a settlement permit (permit C)."
So seems to me my dependent will be granted permit B first, then after another five years they can convert to permit C, though I didn't find any relevant regulations on the conversion after 5 years, is it automatic, or they have to meet certain criteria as well?
Thanks!
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