My partner (Swiss citizen) and I (non-EU) We have met and married in Ireland 7 years ago. Marriage is also registered in Switzerland. We've lived and worked more than 3 years in Ireland before we both moved to Switzerland. Little less than 2 years I ago I quit my job and moved to Switzerland with my wife.
After almost 2 years in Switzerland , the marriage didn't work out. She is now with someone else and wants to divorce. (I know that sucks)
Currently, I have a job as an assistant shop manager in retail. I speak English, Intermediate German and Mandarin.
We are now separated and have two different addresses. Will my B permit (which was tied on my marriage) be cancelled upon divorce? Is there a chance for me to extend my permit change it from a dependent permit to 1-yr B permit ?
(Also at what point do I lose my B Permit with is tied with my marriage ?)
Thank you so much for your reply ! In Relation to option 3). How do I proceed? Shall I go directly and talk to the migration office or shall I talk to my HR manager in the company since its a very well known and well established company ?
Since you’re a non-EU national you’d fall under the non-EU hiring rules once a divorce goes through. Your employer would have to apply for a new permit for you and prove they can’t find a Swiss/EU national who could do the job.
Because the laws have recently changed, some municipalities and cantons are regarding the matter of "integration" more seriously than before. As with so many things in Switzerland, it varies from municipality to municipality and canton to canton.
Here are some ideas that could contribute towards demonstrating integration.
Have all your papers in order. Improve your German, spoken, written, comprehension of speech and texts. Be able to demonstrate that you understand and follow the Swiss system to do with employment, tenancy, bank accounts, medical insurance and public transport. Be known by your landlord as someone who always pays punctually. Set this up to run automatically. If you have any debt, pay it off as soon as you can. Aim to have a clean slate at the "Betreibungsamt". If you drive a car, don't get any fines. Be able to show that you know some Swiss people here, preferably not only at work but in your free-time, and that you maintain some sort of social relationship with them. If you do not already have such people, go and find them. Be known at local shops. Join clubs and societies. Be able to explain at least the outline of the Swiss direct democracy, the municipal, cantonal and federal authorities, and the parliamentary system. Know basic geography and history of Switzerland. Be able to explain what you like, enjoy and appreciate about life in Switzerland.
He would get an extension (or not) of his current permit. What you are talking about are new permits. His application for an extension/change is not a new application.
If they separated then he is requesting an independent permit. Clearly that means they don't live together anymore. It's not know either way if his permit will be extended/changed until he asks. Just because they separated doesn't necessarily mean his permit is automatically cancelled.