Although many immigrants still miss their homeland, many also have a strong desire to stay, to become Swiss. Why? Some cite friendships, others are drawn by career opportunities, while for others still, political considerations mean they are unable to return to their country of birth. Portraits of a Switzerland that could not be more diverse. (Concept: Schweizer Feuilleton-Dienst. Photos: Keystone/Alessandro Della Bella)
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