von ckirn | Juni 29, 2026 | Podcast - How I Became Swiss
Four people in one family applied for Swiss citizenship. Three passed the interview. One didn’t. Margaret and Dave relocated to California with their children almost twenty years ago. Everyone thought they were crazy. They had the American dream — steady jobs, a...
von ckirn | Juni 29, 2026 | Podcast - How I Became Swiss
There’s a moment in every naturalization journey when it stops being theoretical. When the forms are submitted, the language certificate is earned, and suddenly you’re walking into a room full of people who will decide if you belong. That’s the...
von ckirn | Jan. 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
In this video, I explain what to expect in the Swiss naturalization interview based on real questions collected from dozens of applicants. You’ll learn how the interview is structured, which five topic areas are covered, how personal motivation and integration are...
von ckirn | Jan. 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Many naturalization applicants meet the official B1 language requirement, and still feel unsure about the interview. This often leads to questions like: Why does the interview feel harder than my language test? If I passed B1, why do I struggle to explain things...
von ckirn | Nov. 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Many are afraid to begin the process of naturalization in Switzerland. They fear their knowledge of Switzerland – especially politics – is insufficient and too difficult to master. It may look like it’s a very long road to reach the required level of...
