Six-month Swiss graduate job-search stay

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Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

Third-country nationals who graduated from a Swiss higher education institution, looking for a job matching their qualifications.

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https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/arbeit/faq.0006.html
Third-country nationals who have graduated from a Swiss higher education institution have a six-month period from the end of their course or training in Switzerland in which to look for a job which matches their qualifications.

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Graduation from a Swiss higher education institution; subsequent admission to work, in derogation of the precedence principle, requires work representing an overriding scientific or economic interest.

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Limits of the record

No specific evidence list stated.

https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/arbeit/faq.0006.html
In derogation of the principle of precedence for Swiss and EU/EFTA nationals, they may be admitted if their work represents an overriding scientific or economic interest.

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm whether an employer, nominator or official endorsement is required.

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Limits of the record

No exact active official source record and country-scoped substantive capture were available for this route at execution time.

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

The checked official sources did not provide enough route-specific evidence to confirm whether the holder may change employer, work independently or start a business, and the family position.

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Limits of the record

No exact active official source record and country-scoped substantive capture were available for this route at execution time.

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

Admission for six months following completion of education or training in Switzerland to find suitable work; renewal and longer-term pathway not stated.

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Limits of the record

Renewal and longer-term residence direction not stated.

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They shall be admitted for a period of six months following completion of their education or training in Switzerland in order to find suitable work.

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Six-month Swiss graduate job-search stay

Which exceptional-talent, academic, scientific, artistic, technological, cultural or other profiles does the pathway target?

What achievements, recognition, awards, publications, reputation or other evidence establishes the required level?

Is an employer, nominator, recognised body, peer group or government endorsement required?

Can the holder change employer, work independently, establish a business or conduct other professional activity? What is the family position?

What duration, renewal and accelerated or normal longer-term residence pathway is officially stated?

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