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French immigration law, explained simply
Reforms, appeals, asylum: short, dated and sourced guides to help you understand your situation. A new article is published every month on the French website.
Regularisation: exceptional admission to residence in 2026
What préfectures look at since the circular of 23 January 2025, the shortage occupations route until 31 December 2026, the cost and the precautions.
NewsOctober 2026EU Pact on Migration and Asylum: what has changed since 12 June 2026
Screening, border procedure, Eurodac, the end of the Dublin III Regulation, a 10-day time limit to appeal to the CNDA.
AppealsOctober 2026OQTF in Île-de-France: which administrative court?
Paris, Montreuil, Cergy-Pontoise, Melun or Versailles: the court depends on the préfecture that took the decision and on your situation.
NewsOctober 2026Civic exam: who must take it since 2026?
Multi-year permit, resident card: the exam and the level of French required since 1 January 2026.
AppealsOctober 2026OQTF: time limits to appeal
One month, 7 days or 48 hours: the time limit depends on your situation when the decision is served.