Hi, I am a non EU individual who has been accepted to a university in Switzerland for a masters program. I sent in my application but the migration office keeps sending me email to ask for additional information which I of course provide, and I plan to live with my Swiss boyfriend. I want to know if it’s common for Swiss authorities to dig so deep into personal lives of people/couple. And stating that I want to live with my BF will affect the outcome of my visa application? I have already quit my job as I needed to give a 3 months notice period. And I had decided to do this masters even before I met my boyfriend, so I am just so worried at this point. And it has been 5 weeks since I sent in. my visa application. I am living in so much anxiety and overwhelm at the moment, unable to even sleep well. Someone please help. Thank you very much in advance. 
Welcome!
5 weeks and more is normal so don‘t worry. It takes time to get the approval.
Unless your BF lives in a different canton to the uni you have been accepted to, I don’t see why it’s a problem. Generally, you have to live in the same canton in which your permit is issued.
Yes he lives in the same canton.
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The immigration authorities are also probably looking closely at documents you submitted. From eligibility perspective, they are also probably looking if you can support yourself (would you be able to support yourself if you and your BF go separate ways? How serious is this relationship? etc )… They may also be in touch with your BF … Your BF being Swiss is a positive for you … Just a guess from my side …
If they are asking questions, in my opinion, they are considering your application positively … Generally, if their response is ‘negative’ then it’s much more difficult to challenge and ‘overturn’ … in your case, discovery questions are more positive than negative …
Swiss immigration paperwork has to follow a certain process and this always takes time …
All the best …
Hello and welcome.
Let’s try to dissect the situation. It’s common for Swiss authorities to dig in personal lives. There’s a procedure to get a permit for family reunion.
Now, the tricky part. Authorities are not able to read minds, so they make questions based on what you told them.
Sorry to be blunt. The issue here is that boyfriend/girlfriend are not legal figures. By mentioning the boyfriend, authorities need to determine what kind of residence permit you’re aiming at. So, that’s why all the questions:
Option 1: Student permit. Lodging solution: sublet a apartment with another adult (boyfriend). As non-EU Masters student, You show an acceptance letter from the university and a bank account with 22k CHF as means that you can sustain yourself in Switzerland per year.
Option 2: cohabitation with boyfriend, boyfriend will sponsor and provide the financial means to sustain you in Switzerland. Lots of requisites and paperwork here.
I have shown them enough funds in my bank and I have clearly mentioned that I will pay for everything on my own.
Thank you for saying positive words, I know its not final until I hear a decision but still this helps
Thank you for your reply. I have told the authorities that I will sublet the apartment when my visa is approved, and I shared my BF’s rental contract with them.
Hi. This should be enough to clarify the housing situation. I wouldn’t expect more questions.
Then, just wait. As someone mentioned, 5 weeks is not a long time.
I see thank you.
Some apt rental agencies/owners may not allow ‘subletting’. However, since there is a personal relationship involved, it might be worth clarifying with the apt agency/owner …
Based on what I’ve read here (and on our previous forum), 12 weeks is a very common timeline for approval. I wouldn’t be panicking at 5 weeks, especially as you’re providing additional informaton as soon as it is requested.
We confirmed with the apartment owner and the authorities and they said we can do the sublet thing.
I see. Thank you.