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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L551-1

…eption of asylum seekers and the integration of refugees sets the proportion of asylum seekers received in each region and the distribution of accommodation for them. It is drawn up by the Minister re…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title V: CONDITIONS OF RECEPTION FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article L553-1

Asylum seekers who have accepted the material reception conditions proposed in application of article L. 551-9 are entitled to an asylum seeker's allowance if they meet age and means conditions. Payme…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L551-5

Unless there are compelling reasons or they have been summoned by an authority or court, applicants wishing to leave their region of residence temporarily must apply for authorisation from the French…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L551-7

Asylum seekers who do not have a stable place of residence elect domicile with a legal entity approved for this purpose for each département, under conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title V: CONDITIONS OF RECEPTION FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article L553-2

…nt the resources of the person concerned, the method of accommodation and, where applicable, the services offered by the place of accommodation. This scale takes into account the number of adults and…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title V: CONDITIONS OF RECEPTION FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article L553-3

The asylum seeker's allowance cannot be transferred or seized. For repayment purposes, in the event of undue payment, the French Office for Immigration and Integration may make deductions from future…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L551-4

When the proportion of asylum seekers residing in a region exceeds the proportion set for that region by the national reception plan for asylum seekers and the reception capacity of that region, the a…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L551-2

…emporary accommodation facilities offering reception, information and social, legal and administrative support services for foreign nationals who do not have a stable place of residence until they rec…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article L551-6

The conditions for the application of articles L. 551-3 to L. 551-5 are laid down by decree in the Conseil d'Etat.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: GENERAL PROVISIONS

Article R551-4

As soon as the asylum seeker arrives, the manager of the place of accommodation or, where applicable, the organisation under agreement pursuant to Article L. 550-2, informs the French Office for Immig…

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