Exceptional admission to residence (AES) 2026: complete guide to eligibility and regularisation procedures
Applying for exceptional admission to residence is an ordeal in which your fear of refusal mingles with the exhaustion of waiting. On French territory, your procedure demands unfailing patience in the face of a complex administrative system. This article details for you how to transform each of your supporting documents and payslips into a complete […]
Private and family life residence permit: how to secure your application and avoid a refusal
The “private and family life” residence permit allows you to live in France based on your personal ties. It authorises professional activity without a work permit (save for specific exceptions). What are the steps? How do you avoid a refusal from the prefecture? This guide details every eligibility condition, the documents to provide and the […]
5 work authorisation mistakes that delay your application to recruit a foreign employee
Faced with the complexity of labour and residence law, every employer wishing to hire a foreign employee is exposed to administrative grey areas. Obtaining a work authorisation is a mandatory procedure that tolerates no approximation: a simple flaw on a form or the absence of a compliant document can block your recruitment project for several […]
Lost residence permit: procedures, timeframes and concrete solutions
One morning, your residence card is no longer there. Not in your bag, not in your wallet. Loss, theft or forgetting, the result is the same: no more proof of your right of residence in France, no more access to work or to public services. Panic rises, the gouv.fr websites pile up, the ANEF sections […]
Lawyer for residence permit renewal: procedures, refusals and appeals
A residence permit is never a given: it must be defended, renewed and secured. In France, every foreign national subject to the renewal regime must prove the stability of their family situation, of their professional activity or of their social integration. A procedural error, an incomplete file or a prefectural refusal can be enough to […]
Temporary Residence Authorisation (APS): complete 2025 guide
The temporary residence authorisation allows certain foreign nationals in France to remain legally for a limited period. This permit facilitates access to essential rights: work, care, studies. Certain foreign nationals may be concerned depending on their situation: higher-education graduates in specific cases, parents of a sick child, persons requiring care in France, or foreign nationals […]
Change of status from student to employee: why can a lawyer’s assistance make all the difference?
Changing from student to employee status is a crucial step in the journey of a foreign student residing in France. This process, governed by immigration law, can seem complex and time-consuming. However, careful preparation, supported by an immigration lawyer, can be decisive in obtaining the residence permit as an employee. The G-Partners Law Firm, experts […]
Lawyer for a Talent Passport: what most applicants don’t know.
Lawyer for a Talent Passport: what most applicants don’t know. The Talent Passport, now called the “talent” residence permit, is part of France’s selective immigration policy, aimed at attracting qualified profiles while simplifying administrative procedures for these international talents. Today it represents one of the preferred routes for foreign workers wishing to settle in France […]
10-year resident card: how to obtain it, renew it, and avoid rejection?
The 10-year residence permit offers long-term stability for any foreign national (outside the European Union) wishing to stay in France. This residence permit allows you to live, work, and settle legally without annual restrictions. It gives you access to many rights, but obtaining it is subject to strict rules. To obtain it, renew it, or […]
Do I need a lawyer to accompany me to the prefecture before filing a claim?
If you wish to apply for a application for a residence permit or any other procedure relating to the law on foreigners, the question of assistance by a lawyer frequently arises. Is it essential to consult a lawyer before submitting your application? What are the advantages of legal assistance? This article will help you understand […]