Asylum in Switzerland is a legal process that allows individuals fleeing persecution or serious harm in their home countries to seek protection. The Swiss government evaluates asylum applications based on international and national laws, ensuring that those in need receive a fair hearing. Once an application is submitted, the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) conducts interviews and assessments. If granted asylum, individuals receive refugee status, which provides them with rights such as residency, work permits, and access to social services. The process aims to balance humanitarian needs with national security and immigration control.