Ordinance on Federal Legislation on Foreign Nationals - Department of the Interior and Security
Table of Provisions (8)
Statutory Text (8 Articles)
1. The enforcement of federal legislation concerning foreigners is under the supervision of the Department of Internal Affairs and Security.
1. The Office for Internal Affairs executes the federal legislation concerning foreigners, insofar as this regulation does not assign responsibilities regarding foreign nationals to another authority.
2. It shall order coercive measures provided for in federal law, if necessary.
3. It may enlist the assistance of the Cantonal Police, particularly in the enforcement of coercive measures.
1. Competent Judicial Authority for Coercive Measures under Federal Law is the Single Judge of the Supreme Court.
1. The municipalities determine which offices are responsible for receiving applications and deregistration, as well as application documents.
2. The competent office reviews and provides statements on applications for entry, residence, and settlement.
1. Foreign nationals must report any changes of address within the municipality to the competent authority of their local community within 14 days.
1. The Executive Council establishes the fees in a regulation in accordance with federal legal provisions.
1. This ordinance replaces the ordinance of the Cantonal Council dated November 14, 1988, concerning the federal legislation on the residence and settlement of foreigners.
1. The regulation shall enter into force on January 1, 2008.