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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 R551-9

The declaration of domiciliation is granted for a period of one year. It is renewable.

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

Article D553-2

The asylum seeker's allowance, provided for in Article L. 553-1, is due from the time of acceptance of the material reception conditions. It is allocated to asylum seekers for the period set out in ar…

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

Article D553-22

Each transmission of information from the Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration to the services and payment agency gives rise to a return flow to the office, to confirm the correct inte…

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

Article D553-26

Asylum seekers must provide the Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration with all information relating to their place of residence, accommodation arrangements, family situation, profession…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for local authorities governed by Article 73 of the Constitution

Article R591-1

For the application of this book in the collectivities governed by Article 73 of the Constitution:1° References to the prefect are replaced by references to the representative of the State in the coll…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for local authorities governed by Article 73 of the Constitution

Article R591-6

When, in French Guyana, the significant increase in the level of asylum applications recorded over a period of three months justifies this with regard to the particular characteristics and constraints…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Special provisions for local authorities governed by Article 73 of the Constitution

Article R591-10

When, in Martinique, the significant increase in the level of asylum applications recorded over a period of three months justifies this with regard to the particular characteristics and constraints of…

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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 R532-28-6

The Court may, by means of the application mentioned in Article R. 532-28-1, send to agents not yet registered in this application all the communications and notifications provided for in this chapter…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Hearings

Article R532-37

Without prejudice to the provisions of Article L. 532-11, hearings of the Cour nationale du droit d'asile are public.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Hearings

Article R532-38

The chairman of the hearing panel ensures the order of the hearing and directs the proceedings. Persons attending the hearing must observe a dignified attitude and maintain the respect due to justice.…

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