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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Conditions of eligibility for family reunification

Article R434-4

For the application of 1° of article L. 434-7, the resources of the applicant and his/her spouse that will provide a stable source of income for the family are assessed over a period of twelve months…

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

Article R432-4

Without prejudice to the provisions of articles R. 421-41, R. 422-7, R. 423-2 and R. 426-1, the residence permit may be withdrawn in the following cases: 1° The foreign national, holder of a temporary…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Obtaining a multi-annual residence permit without a change of reason

Article R433-4

…ed for the first issue of this temporary residence permit and proving that he or she continues to meet the conditions required for it as well as, where applicable, the specific documents required in a…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Foreign nationals who are victims of trafficking in human beings or procuring, or who are on a pathway out of prostitution

Article R425-4

During the reflection period provided for in article R. 425-2, foreign nationals are entitled to work and to vocational training. They may also benefit from:1° The asylum seeker's allowance provided f…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: General provisions

Article R532-4

The order provided for in Article R. 532-3 shall mention the names of the parties, the analysis of the submissions and the references to the legislative or regulatory provisions to which it applies.In…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Competent authority

Article R521-4

…vices or the prison administration, with a view to requesting asylum, he/she is directed to the competent authority.The same applies when the foreign national has lodged his application directly with…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter V: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN FRENCH POLYNESIA

Article R445-4

The Council of Ministers of French Polynesia shall deliver the opinion provided for in Article L. 445-4 within one month of the date on which the matter is referred to it by the High Commissioner of t…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter VI: PROVISIONS APPLICABLE IN NEW CALEDONIA

Article R446-4

The Government of New Caledonia shall deliver the opinion provided for in Article L. 446-4 within fifteen days of the referral of the matter by the High Commissioner of the Republic in New Caledonia.…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 2: Submission of applications

Article R531-4

When the application is incomplete, the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons informs the applicant, who has eight days to complete it.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Orientation

Article R551-4

…e place of accommodation or, where applicable, the organisation under agreement pursuant to Article L. 550-2, informs the French Office for Immigration and Integration without delay. The manager of th…

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