Art. 121a FCSC from 2024
Art. 121a (1) Control of immigration (2) *
1 Switzerland shall control the immigration of foreign nationals autonomously.
2 The number of residence permits for foreign nationals in Switzerland shall be restricted by annual quantitative limits and quotas. The quantitative limits apply to all permits issued under legislation on foreign nationals, including those related to asylum matters. The right to permanent residence, family reunification and social benefits may be restricted.
3 The annual quantitative limits and quotas for foreign nationals in gainful employment must be determined according to Switzerland'"s general economic interests, while giving priority to Swiss citizens; the limits and quotas must include cross-border commuters. The decisive criteria for granting residence permits are primarily a application from an employer, ability to integrate, and adequate, independent means of subsistence.
4 No international agreements may be concluded that breach this Article.
5 The law shall regulate the details.
(1) Adopted by the popular vote on 9 Feb. 2014, in force since 9 Feb. 2014 (FedD of 27 Sept. 2013, FCD of 13 May 2014; AS 2014 1391; BBl 2011 6269, 2012 3869, 2013 291 7351, 2014 4117).(2) * With transitional provision.
Es besteht kein Anspruch auf Aktualität und Vollständigkeit/Richtigkeit.
