Question juridique clé
Whether the daughter had a right to family reunification with her Swiss father under Art. 8 ECHR and analogous application of Art. 17(2) ANAG
Solution extraite
No enforceable right arose on the facts because the long-standing separation was voluntary, no sufficiently changed caregiving circumstances were shown, and no compelling family reasons justified the late application.
Motifs extraits
Family reunification for a child living abroad with other caregivers requires proof of a primary family bond and a necessary change in custody or care; the evidence showed continued care by grandparents, strong ties to them, and no convincing reason for the delayed request.