APPLY FOR A RESIDENCE TITLE or CHANGE OF STATUS
I advise you and guide you in your efforts to obtain a request for:
- residence permit;
- Resident Card ;
- European Union resident card;
- certificate of residence.
In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.
I study your situation with you, and the application for a title adapted to your situation.
Several regimes may apply depending on your nationality and your situation. Bilateral conventions may apply (Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia for example).
I help you put together the file and accompany you to the prefecture.
Accessing the prefectures and obtaining an appointment can be complicated due to the lack of appointment slots offered by the prefecture on online platforms. It is necessary to establish a file proving the impossibility of obtaining an appointment in order to consider making a summary before the administrative court.
In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.
I will assist you in the process of obtaining an appointment.
APPLY FOR A "PRIVATE AND FAMILY LIFE" CARD
If you have family ties in France, you can obtain a “private and family life” residence permit, under certain conditions. In principle, it is annual, renewable . This is an annual card upon first request or multi-year (2 to 4 years) when it comes to renewal. Also, it includes a work permit.
FRENCH FAMILY
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A "private and family life" residence permit is issued if you are the spouse of a French person, whether or not you hold a long-stay visa, or hold another residence permit.
Cohabiting partners and PACS partners can also obtain this card under certain conditions.
In addition to this, you need to know more about it.
In addition to this, you need to know more about it.
FAMILY OF FOREIGN NATIONALS
Family reunion
If your family is abroad, or exceptionally there, the law requires you to apply for family reunification.
For foreign nationals living regularly in France, the family reunification procedure is done by the family member who resides in France. A file must be submitted to the French Office for Immigration and Integration (OFII) which will forward to the competent prefecture.
If the decision is favorable, a visa application must be made.
In the event of refusal, a graceful, hierarchical or contentious appeal may be considered.
In addition to this, you need to know more about it.
I assist you during all these stages: from the OFII file submission, visa submission, appeal in case of refusal.
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French parent of child
You are the father or mother of a French minor child residing in France and you have contributed to its maintenance and education since birth (or for at least 2 years). You can apply for a "private and family life" residence permit.
In addition to this, you need to know more about it.
Ascendant dependent on a French person
You are ascendant dependent on a French, you may be issued a resident card as an ascendant of French. You have to prove:
- not have resources in the country of origin;
- be isolated;
- be supported by their child of French nationality.
The card is issued only if you have obtained the long stay visa (VLS-TS).
In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.
I support you in all your procedures allowing you to obtain your "private and family" residence permit (preparation of the file, prefecture support, obtaining the appointment)
CONTEST A REFUSAL OF STAY or AN OBLIGATION TO LEAVE FRENCH TERRITORY
You have applied for a residence permit and the prefecture has notified you of a refusal decision . The prefectural decree can be a decision of only refusal of stay or be accompanied by an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF).
You must consult a lawyer without delay in order to be able to prepare a timely appeal before the administrative court. Be careful, the deadlines are very short.
I assist you in court proceedings.
APPLY FOR A RESIDENCE PERMIT UNDER THE MENTION "WITHDRAWAL AGREEMENT" (BREXIT)
Every British citizen living in France before the 31 December 2020 (end of transition period) and who wishes to settle in France, has to apply for a new residence permit bearing the mention the Withdrawal Agreement (WA).
In addition to this, you will need to know more about it.
They must apply for a residence permit online on the governmental website before the 1st of July 2021.
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Possession of a residence permit will be compulsory from 1 October 2021 for anyone over the age of 18. Until that date, the residence rights will be maintained (if you fits with one of the category).
Children under 18 are not concerned. A special document can be issued which is helpful for traveling outside of France.
We can check together if you are in one of the following categories:
- worker / self-employed (can be in third country),
- student,
- economically inactive / retired,
- a family member of someone who is one of these situation.
In addition to this, you need to know more about it.
I can give advises and support for your application on the governmental platform online.