Question juridique clé
Whether the appeals were admissible and the Federal Tribunal had jurisdiction under old foreigner law and Art. 8 ECHR
Solution extraite
The appeals were admissible because the appellant could invoke a family reunification claim under Art. 17(2) LSEE and a protected family life under Art. 8 ECHR.
Motifs extraits
Although there is generally no right to a permit, the spouse held an establishment permit and the family relationship was close and effective, so a protected claim existed.