What Happens When Migration Control and Social Assistance Get Entangled?
Author(s)
Borrelli, Lisa Marie
Stefanie Tamara Kurt
Date issued
2022
In
in a nutshell (policy briefs of the nccr-on the move)
Vol
23
From page
1
To page
4
Reviewed by peer
true
Abstract
Messages for Decision-Makers
Independence from social assistance is now a preponderant criterion to assess the legally required “integration” of foreign nationals in Switzerland.
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The implementation of the legislation that targets foreign nationals receiving social assistance intertwines the inherently different competences and objectives of each administration and makes their procedures more complex.
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For recipients of social assistance, this complexification can lead to potentially contradictory expectations and advice. Such mixed messages can generate further economic and legal status precarization.
Independence from social assistance is now a preponderant criterion to assess the legally required “integration” of foreign nationals in Switzerland.
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The implementation of the legislation that targets foreign nationals receiving social assistance intertwines the inherently different competences and objectives of each administration and makes their procedures more complex.
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For recipients of social assistance, this complexification can lead to potentially contradictory expectations and advice. Such mixed messages can generate further economic and legal status precarization.
Alternative title
Que se passe-t-il quand le contrôle des migrations et l'aide sociale s'entrecroisent?
Was geschieht, wenn sich Migrationskontrolle und Sozialhilfe verschränken?
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