Question juridique clé
Whether the administrative appeal against refusal of residence-permit approval was admissible under Article 8 ECHR
Solution extraite
Yes, the appellant could rely on Article 8 ECHR because he maintained an effective and close relationship with his daughter, who had a right of residence in Switzerland.
Motifs extraits
A parent-child relationship with regular contact can engage Article 8 ECHR even without custody or parental authority, provided the relationship is close and effective.