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by flyboy
Mon Jun 15, 2009 1:33 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Family reunification under EU law
Replies: 2
Views: 1234
Switzerland

Family reunification under EU law

I know from previous posts that an EU national can make use of EU law for family reunfication when returning back to country of origin, when having exercised his/her treaty rights in another member state , if he/she was a worker or self employed. However , it seems following the Metock ruling, stude...
by flyboy
Fri Mar 27, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Max allowed length of stay in switzerland for a EU dependent
Replies: 18
Views: 4771
Switzerland

Well, yes and no. They have agreed to apply apply it even though they are not required to. They haven't agreed to apply it. They are only implementing the agreement on free movement of persons between the EU and CH that came into effect on the 1 June 2002, which provides fewer and limited rights th...
by flyboy
Thu Mar 19, 2009 10:41 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Switzerland joins Schengen
Replies: 88
Views: 52739
Switzerland

For directive 2004/38 to be applicable in CH, the free movement agreement between EU and CH will have to be modified. And considering some of the provisions provided in the directive some of the anti EU / foreigner parties in CH will most probably collect enough signatures to force a referendum on ...
by flyboy
Wed Mar 18, 2009 11:01 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Switzerland joins Schengen
Replies: 88
Views: 52739
Switzerland

The EEA Joint Commitee appears to include all EEA and all EFTA states. Their recent annual report mentions the Directive 2004/38/EC in point 53. From the link you provided the EEA joint comittee is made up as follow: "The Joint Committee, which generally meets once a month, is made up of ambassador...
by flyboy
Wed Mar 18, 2009 10:50 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Switzerland joins Schengen
Replies: 88
Views: 52739
Switzerland

Hi all, I just read the complete thread (again), and happened to see the following in the Decision of the EEA Joint Committee :shock: (...) the EEA Joint Committee (...) HAS DECIDED AS FOLLOWS: Article 1 (...)Directive 2004/38/EC (...) shall, for the purposes of the Agreement, be read with the foll...
by flyboy
Thu Mar 12, 2009 8:12 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: New directive for entry to Cyprus
Replies: 7
Views: 3078
Switzerland

New directive for entry to Cyprus

http://www.mfa.gov.cy/mfa/highcom/highcom_london.nsf/d19a03ab83ee206bc22570a400234293/1e571af2d98b0bb0c22570f40053e71a?OpenDocument Third country nationals that hold a type C (single, double, multiple entry), valid Schengen visa do not require a Cyprus visa, provided that they have already entered a...
by flyboy
Thu Feb 12, 2009 3:28 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: How can my wife join me in Switzerland?
Replies: 1
Views: 1085
Switzerland

That's been covered in your previous post

http://www.immigrationboards.com/viewto ... highlight=
by flyboy
Sat Jan 17, 2009 11:58 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: EEA (British) marrying Non EEA (Filipina) in ITALY
Replies: 21
Views: 4452
Switzerland

No previous lawful residence is mentioned on the following link which has been updated on the 12th January 2009, however VAF 5 application form and guidance notes have not been updated.

http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk/en/howtoapply ... ionals#Q18
by flyboy
Mon Dec 22, 2008 11:57 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: arriving one day before the schengen visa validity date
Replies: 10
Views: 4522
Switzerland

Richard66 wrote:At what time does your flight arrive?
He arrives at 13h25 on the 31st december
by flyboy
Mon Dec 22, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: arriving one day before the schengen visa validity date
Replies: 10
Views: 4522
Switzerland

Well you'll have to enter france and your visa won't be valid yet. You'll have to wait until 00h00 1 january 2009 before your visa is valid. Not sure if the french immigration will let you through. Depending on who's on duty, they might let you through or they could invalidate your visa as well. May...
by flyboy
Mon Dec 22, 2008 8:56 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: arriving one day before the schengen visa validity date
Replies: 10
Views: 4522
Switzerland

which country is your final destination?
by flyboy
Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:56 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Residence permit in Sweden for long-term residents in the EU
Replies: 2
Views: 1641
Switzerland

Unfortunately, directive 2003/109 , concerning long term resident permits for 3rd country nationals is not applicable to UK, Ireland and Denmark.

http://eur-lex.europa.eu/LexUriServ/Lex ... 109:en:NOT
by flyboy
Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:45 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Does my wife(ILR status) need visa to join me to swiss?
Replies: 6
Views: 3067
Switzerland

I also suspect that his spouse with ILR would need an entry visa UNLESS a non-visa national That's correct Plum70, however it is strongly recommended that even non visa nationals should apply for a visa ( une assurance d'autorisation de séjour) before entering switzerland , if they plan to stay lo...
by flyboy
Wed Dec 17, 2008 9:35 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: EU Fam card holders need a visa to Switzerland
Replies: 10
Views: 3671
Switzerland

If you read the link you provided carefully, it states that residence permits / schengen visas issued by states implementing the Schengen agreement , as well as long or short national visas , residence permits issued by cyprus, are acceptable for transiting through bulgaria and romania, and that doc...
by flyboy
Tue Dec 16, 2008 11:36 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Does my wife(ILR status) need visa to join me to swiss?
Replies: 6
Views: 3067
Switzerland

Re: Does my wife(ILR status) need visa to join me to swiss?

b) If I take up a job in switxerland, would she need to apply for some visa? If so, what is it called? many thanks Regards, P Hope the following links helps. http://www.vd.ch/fr/themes/vie-privee/etrangers/entree-et-sejour/regroupement-familial-rf/rf-pour-ressortissants-dun-pays-soumis-a-lalcp/proc...
by flyboy
Tue Dec 16, 2008 4:03 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: EU Fam card holders need a visa to Switzerland
Replies: 10
Views: 3671
Switzerland

I think they need some court case as a new member so they can know what is good and what is bad instead coming new and making new laws, they shouldn't have joined in the first place if they will make things more arduous. Directive 2004/38 is not applicable to Switzerland and they are not making new...
by flyboy
Thu Nov 27, 2008 3:00 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Switzerland and Schengen
Replies: 53
Views: 12415
Switzerland

Switzerland will vote on the free movement of persons next February (includes the provisions of the directive I suppose), necessary to comply with Schengen/Dublin [/list] The swiss vote in feb'2009, concerns extending the free movement of persons to Bulgaria and Romania and simultaneously on whethe...
by flyboy
Thu Nov 27, 2008 1:31 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Switzerland and Schengen
Replies: 53
Views: 12415
Switzerland

Switzerland's entry into Schengen has finally been approved today in Brussels. As mentioned in earlier threads, effective as from the 12 December 2008.

http://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/news_digest ... 2000&ty=nd
by flyboy
Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:34 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Switzerland and Schengen
Replies: 53
Views: 12415
Switzerland

After all, Directive 2004/38 also applies to them. Does it? I didn't know that. :idea: But Switzerland is neither in the EU nor EEA.. Thinking about it, why then, does the UK (and possibly others?), include Swiss and EEA nationals in it's interpretation of the Directive? Unless, have I missed somet...
by flyboy
Tue Nov 25, 2008 9:20 am
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Switzerland and Schengen
Replies: 53
Views: 12415
Switzerland

http://ec.europa.eu/commission_barroso/frattini/archive/guide_2004_38_ec_en.pdf And Switzerland! The Directive does not apply in relation to Switzerland. However, you can enjoy the right of free movement and residence also in Switzerland on the basis of the 1999 EU-Swiss Agreement on Free Movement o...
by flyboy
Sat Sep 20, 2008 3:47 pm
Forum: Europe immigration forum
Topic: Schengen visa appointment at French Embassy
Replies: 15
Views: 7335
Switzerland

Plum70, can't speak for the french emabssy in london, but the french consulate in Geneva , definitely charge the spouses of swiss nationals the visa fee as well as ask for means of subsistence - however they are released from the obligation to have medical/travel insurance, when applying for a short...
by flyboy
Wed Sep 03, 2008 9:47 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: IS IT TRUE??
Replies: 14
Views: 2545
Switzerland

He will be considered legally resident in Poland as long as he abides to the condition of his stay in Poland, whether it be as a visitor or otherwise - in this instance having a polish residence permit is not applicable as would be the case for any other 3rd country national which is not married to ...
by flyboy
Wed Sep 03, 2008 11:53 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: IS IT TRUE??
Replies: 14
Views: 2545
Switzerland

As your future husband as a valid italian residence permit, he is entitled to travel visa free to the other schengen states of which Poland is part. According to the following link section 21.4.1 your future husband will be able to apply in Poland for his EEA family permit. http://www.ukvisas.gov.uk...
by flyboy
Mon Sep 01, 2008 12:38 pm
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: How to get to UK - Tunisian married to Polish
Replies: 21
Views: 4674
Switzerland

Nothing to worry about if it is not a marriage of convenience. You're exercising a treaty right in the UK and your husband has every right to be there with you. Wouldn't hurt to present some evidence of your relationship before the marriage along with the EEA family permit application.
by flyboy
Mon Sep 01, 2008 11:43 am
Forum: Immigration for family members
Topic: How to get to UK - Tunisian married to Polish
Replies: 21
Views: 4674
Switzerland

After the marriage has taken place, your husband will have to apply for an EEA family permit from the British consulate, either in Poland or in Italy. With the family permit in hand, he can then join you in the UK or accompany you to the UK. He has the right to live and work in the UK. As for the do...
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