In the famNews newsletter we provide sporadic information on asylum-related topics and topics relating to the law on foreign nationals in terms of family reunification for asylum seekers as well as on relevant practical and legal developments. Some issues provide an in-depth analysis of important legal questions in relation to our thematic focuses. famNews is published in German and French and is mailed three to four times a year. Are you interested? Please send an e-mail to fam@redcross.ch.

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SRC Family Reunification Service

The SRC Family Reunification Service is committed to reuniting families of asylum seekers. As a rule, we reply to enquiries by e-mail or with brief advice over the phone; in-depth legal support is only possible in exceptional cases. In addition, we carry out the groundwork and engage in dialogue with politicians and the authorities.

Services

Basic information
Basic content for a simple start: information on requirements for family reunification, on entitled persons and on the process.
In-depth information
Legal supporting documents and information on cooperation modalities with specialists, especially in the field of law.

GOOD TO KNOW

Core family

The SRC understands the term in the extended sense: we take this to mean not only parents and children but also

social parents (e.g. foster parents)
siblings in certain constellations
persons with a close dependency relationship

In addition to close relatives (classic core family), other reference persons may also count as family members. The focus is on social ties and special dependency relationships.