BLOG


Foreigner in France: can I be self-employed “auto-entrepreneur” ?

Do you have the right to create an auto-entrepreneur status (self-employed) as a foreigner who wants to work in France? If so, under what conditions? What if you are a student? The answers to these questions depend mainly on your residence permit. Let’s take a closer look at the different […]


Asylum seekers

Can an asylum seeker work in France?

You can apply for a work permit if you meet the following two conditions: You have the asylum seeker application. Your request has been under review for more than 6 months by the Ofpra. Asylum seekers are not prohibited from having access to employment. Their application for a work permit […]


I want to come and work in France, is it possible?

In France, there are many foreigners who have found a job, work in France and earn their living as they should. On the other hand, finding a job in France when you are of a foreign nationality is not always easy. You have to follow a whole procedure and get […]

J2M, Paris Law Firm

J2M, Paris Law Firm

Foreign doctors allowed to practice medicine in France

Pursuant to article L.4111-1 of the public health code, no one can practice medicine in France unless they meet several cumulative criteria. holder of a diploma, certificate or other title mentioned in article L.4131 -1; of French nationality, of Andorran citizenship or of a national of a member state of […]


My Prefecture receipt has expired. What should I do?

Do you have a residence permit application receipt (first application or renewal) which will expire in less than 15 days? You have not yet received a notification on the follow-up of your request (information by SMS of the production of the permit or refusal of stay)? In this case, you […]

J2M, Paris Law Firm

retiree

The French “retired” residence permit

The  “retired” residence permit mentioning retired person allows you to enter France for stays of a maximum duration of 1 year.  You do not have to apply for a visa. This card does not authorize to work in France. Please note: this card does not allow you to bring your […]


How to obtain French nationality

If you have been living in France for a few years, then you have surely wondered how to obtain French nationality? Indeed, each year in France, nearly 150,000 foreigners become French and obtain their citizenship. In addition, you must have an idea of ​​the conditions to become a French citizen. […]

french nationality

family reunification

Immigration of Family Members to France

Family reunification is a procedure that will be initiated by a foreigner who has a residence permit in France to bring their family members: spouse and children.  To start this family reunification procedure, the applicant for family reunification must meet a number of conditions. The conditions to be met by […]


Income from self-employed professions

Income from self-employed professions is divided into 3 categories according to the nature of the activity carried out: 1. Different categories of Self-Employed income    CATEGORY NATURE OF THE ACTIVITY EXERCISED by SELF-EMPLOYED Industrial and commercial profits (BIC) Profits derived from industrial activities, commercial or artisanal: purchase of goods, materials […]

J2M, Paris Law Firm

agdref

What is the AGDREF number?

The AGDREF number is a number made up of 10 digits which appear on the residence permit. The AGDREF (Application for the Management of the Files of Foreign Nationals in France) makes it possible in particular to guarantee the right of residence to foreigners in a legal situation on French […]