Prohibition on returning to French territory (IRTF): comprehensive guide
A ban on returning to French territory is one of the most severe measures of expulsion under immigration law. Decided by the prefecture or the competent authority, it prevents a non-French national from returning to France for a specified period, sometimes lasting several years. Often linked to an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF), this […]
How to stay in France after an OQTF: risks, appeals and legal solutions
Staying in France with an OQTF seems impossible at first glance. However, there are legal solutions to this often brutal administrative decision. Whether you are directly concerned, or you are supporting a person who is subject to an obligation to leave French territoryit is essential to understand the real risks, the possible appeals, the deadlines […]
OQTF What to do? The essential steps for a rapid appeal.
An OQTF (Obligation de Quitter le Territoire Français), litterally Obligation to leave the French territory, is an administrative decision that can turn the life of an illegal immigrant upside down. What should I do when I receive this notification? This measure, taken by the prefecture, obliges the individual to leave France and can have serious […]
How to get out of an administrative detention center: what recourse is available?
Being placed in an administrative detention center is a difficult situation that raises many questions. When a person is required to leave French territory obligation to leave French territory (OQTF)they may be held in an administrative detention center pending deportation. However, the persons concerned have recourse to challenge their detention and defend their rights. Understanding […]