Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the case is governed by the old Foreign Nationals Act or the new Foreign Nationals Act.
Decisione estratta
The request for extension filed in July 2008 had to be assessed under the new Foreign Nationals Act because it was made after its entry into force.
Motivazione estratta
The relevant date is the filing of the renewal request, not the earlier grant of the permit; therefore Art. 126(1) LEtr applies.