Hey folks,
I'm from a non-EU country and recently graduated with a Master's degree in Stats from a Swiss University. I've been on the lookout for a job with a 6-months job seeking permit (L-permit, which is granted to Swiss University graduates). And I just received a job offer from UBS! It's a convertible position that could potentially become a permanent gig.
I know the work permit process for non-EU folks is crazily complex, and this procedure can be easen with the 6-month permit I obtained after graduating. So here's my question: if I successfully complete this contract period, do you think it would be possible for me to keep working in CH maybe with a B-permit if I get a permanent job offer later?
Appreciate your advice and input!
Cheers,
It’s still likely to be an L for the first couple of years, but it depends on the quotas, the job, the employer, the contract, etc.
Hey, thanks for getting back to me. So, I'll be getting another L-permit (short-term working thing) for this contract. And if I end up landing a permanent position with the same employer, I won't have any issues continuing to work here, right? (here, we don't know what permit I will receive tho) Just want to make sure I've got everything straight. Thanks!
Yes you may get a B, or an L. If you continue with your employment for 2 years on an L, you will be then automatically given a B after those 2 years on the L. Once you're employed, you don't have to worry about permit renewals if that's what your asking (your employer doesn't have to justify why they are keeping a non-EU permit holder).
Nobody can tell you whether or not you'll have any issues when the time comes - UBS and CS are just beginning a merger process, so there might or might not be a position on offer by then, there could be an up turn or down turn in the economy, a change in FMOP agreements etc...
In the best case it will work out the way you want and in the worst case you'll end up with some real world experience under your belt plus a reference from a well known employer.
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