Questione giuridica chiave
Whether the settlement permit could be revoked because it was obtained through false age information or concealment of a material fact.
Decisione estratta
Yes. The age stated in the family reunification procedure was a material fact; if it was false, the permit was obtained by deception and revocation was justified.
Motivazione estratta
Under Art. 9(4)(a) ANAG, revocation is possible where the foreigner knowingly makes false statements or conceals essential facts to obtain the permit. Age was decisive for family reunification under Art. 17(2) ANAG, and the cantonal findings that the appellant was older were not plainly erroneous. The deliberate deception made revocation proportionate despite the appellant’s situation.