Difference between an OQTF with and without a departure period: understanding your rights and remedies
When a foreign national is subject to an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF), the administrative decision indicates whether a 30-day period is granted for a voluntary departure or whether the OQTF is without a departure period, with immediate execution. These two regimes are defined by the Code on the Entry and Residence of Foreign […]
OQTF and marriage: Can you get married in France while in an irregular situation?
Lorsqu’un étranger sous OQTF souhaite se marier en France, la question est cruciale : est-ce encore possible et avec quelles conséquences ? Oui, le droit au mariage reste aujourd’hui garanti même en cas de séjour irrégulier, conformément à la CEDH et à la jurisprudence constitutionnelle, mais cette union n’annule pas l’obligation de quitter le territoire […]
Ban on re-entry into French territory (IRTF): complete guide
The ban on returning to French territory is one of the most severe exclusion measures in French immigration law. Issued by the prefecture or the competent authority, it prevents a non-French national from returning to France for a fixed period, sometimes several years. Often linked to an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF), this sanction […]
OQTF What to do? The essential steps for a rapid appeal.
The Order to Leave French Territory (OQTF) is an administrative decision that can turn the life of an undocumented individual upside down. OQTF: What to Do When You Receive This Notice? This measure, issued by the prefecture, requires the individual to leave France and may come with serious consequences, including a Ban on Returning […]