Change from student to employee status: how to do it?
If you wish to work full-time at the end of your studies, you must meet certain conditions and request a change of status to modify your residence permit. As a student holding a “student” residence permit, you already have the right to work a limited number of hours. In such […]
Naturalization by decree: how to become French?
Naturalization by decree is the acquisition of French nationality by decision of the public authority at the request of the foreigner. This procedure is not automatic. In other words, the foreigner must meet certain conditions for the request for naturalization by decree to be admissible. What conditions must be met to benefit from naturalization by decree? Be […]
Naturalization by descent: In which cases is a child French?
There are several possibilities for obtaining naturalization by descent in France, in particular: The child of whom at least one of the parents is French One of the parents must have French nationality on the day of the child's birth as well as during his minority. In such a case, the child born of French parents can become French whether […]
Naturalization by marriage: How to become French?
Does marrying a Frenchman automatically affect nationality? Marriage to a French person does not automatically entail the acquisition of French nationality for the foreign spouse. In such a case, you must respect certain conditions for an application for French naturalization. What conditions must I meet? In order to acquire French nationality by marriage, […]
Obligation to leave French territory
The obligation to leave French territory (OQTF) is a removal measure taken by the prefect. It entails the obligation for a foreigner to leave French territory, more specifically, in the event of refusal to issue a residence permit or irregular stay in France. Notification of the decision on the obligation to leave French territory (OQTF) […]
OQTF appeal: what to do if you receive an obligation to leave French territory? A lawyer's answers to your questions
What is an obligation to leave French territory? The obligation to leave French territory (OQTF) is a decision taken by the prefect which can be appealed. Consequently, this decision entails an obligation for a foreigner to leave France after the refusal or withdrawal of a residence permit. How […]
Obtaining a residence permit: how to do it?
What is a residence permit? Obtaining a residence permit allows a foreigner to stay on French territory for more than three months. Thanks to this document, foreigners can benefit from social security and financial allowances. The residence permit is not automatically renewed. Admittedly, the foreigner must file a […]
Foreigners in an irregular situation: How to regularize their situation?
What is regularization? Regularization is an administrative procedure that allows the prefect to issue a residence permit to a foreigner in an irregular situation. The procedures vary according to the personal situation because there are different reasons to justify the right to stay in France. In any case, you must file […]
Everything you need to know about the Residence Permit Commission
In which cases does the Residence Permit Commission intervene? The competent administrative authority to refer residence permits to the Commission is the Prefect or, in Paris, the Prefect of Police. He can contact the Residence Permit Commission in the following situations: when he refuses to issue or renew a residence permit [...]
Everything you need to know about the employee residence permit: 4 key points
Who can obtain the salaried residence permit? A foreigner who exercises a salaried activity under a permanent employment contract (CDI) can obtain a temporary residence permit. More precisely, the card bears the mention “employee” with a maximum duration of one year. To achieve this goal, you must follow the following procedure. Which is […]