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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Beneficiaries of subsidiary protection

Article L424-15

…another basis within a period set by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.The multiannual residence permit may not be withdrawn pursuant to the first paragraph when the foreign national has been legally resi…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Appeal procedures

Article L342-15

The procedural or formal rules set out in articles L. 342-8, L. 342-10 are also applicable before the Cour de cassation.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Spouse and child of a foreign national holding long-term resident status - EU in another Member State of the European Union

Article L426-15

…temporary residence permit issued under the conditions defined in articles L. 426-12 and L. 426-13 may not be later than that of the temporary residence permit issued, pursuant to article L. 426-11,…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Professional activity

Article L414-15

The exercise by foreigners of certain self-employed professional activities may be subject to authorisation by decree of the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Researchers

Article L421-15

…nion in accordance with Directive (EU) 2016/801 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 11 May 2016 on the conditions of entry and residence of third-country nationals for the purposes of res…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Residence permit commission

Article L432-15

…committee meeting, which must take place within three months of the matter being referred to it; he may be assisted by counsel or any person of his choice and be heard with the assistance of an interp…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 6: Personal interview

Article L531-15

The asylum seeker may attend the personal interview accompanied either by a lawyer or a representative of a human rights association, an association defending the rights of foreign nationals or asylum…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 3: Reception facilities

Article L551-15

Material reception conditions may be refused, in whole or in part, to the applicant in the following cases:1° He refuses the region of orientation determined in application of article L. 551-3;2° He r…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: ACCOMMODATION FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article L552-15

When accommodation is terminated in accordance with the conditions laid down in articles L. 551-11 to L. 551-14, the competent administrative authority or the manager of the accommodation may apply to…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: APPEALS TO THE NATIONAL COURT ON ASYLUM RIGHTS

Article L532-15

The detailed rules for the application of articles L. 532-12, L. 532-13 and L. 532-14 are set by decree in the Council of State.

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