Starting situation
Our customer, an Algerian national, was living in France with his French wife and their child. Despite a criminal record, he wanted to regularize his situation so that he could live peacefully with his family in France. His aim was to obtain a “private and family life” residence permit, allowing him to work and move freely within France.
What our customer wanted
- Obtaining a “private and family life” residence permit as the parent of a French child, despite previous criminal convictions.
- Recognition of his stable, integrated family life in France, alongside his French wife and their child.
What we did
Goldwin Partners has developed a rigorous and tailored strategy:
- Complete file compilation: we have compiled all the documents required to demonstrate our customer’s family stability (birth certificate of the French child, marriage certificate, proof of residence, proof of parental involvement).
- Strategic support during filings: we assisted our customer during appointments at the prefecture, anticipating possible objections from the authorities and providing the necessary additional information.
- Regular monitoring of administrative procedures: proactive monitoring was carried out to check the progress of the project, follow up with the relevant departments and avoid any administrative bottlenecks.
The result
Our strategy has paid off:
- Obtaining a “private and family life” residence permit on first filing, enabling our customer to live and work legally in France.
- Renewal to a 10-year residence permit the following year, recognizing family stability and integration.
- Our customer now lives serenely with his family, with the assurance of his rights and the regularization of his situation.
What’s next?
Our customer can now build his family and professional future in France, with a long-term residence permit that offers him stability and legal security.
Things to remember
- ✅ It is possible to obtain a residence permit for the parent of a French child, even with a criminal record, if a rigorous strategy is put in place.
- ✅ Goldwin Partners provides comprehensive support, from dossier preparation and submission to the prefecture, through to administrative follow-up and renewal.
- ✅ This case demonstrates the importance of defending the right to family life in the face of administrative obstacles.
Are you in a similar situation?
Do you need help to obtain a residence permit, regularize your status or assert your rights in France? Goldwin Partners is at your side. Contact us for a first appointment.
