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Changes are coming to the French immigration legislation

24.11.2023
Homesoverseas.ru editorial office
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French immigration regulations may undergo changes next month, as the French Senate is debating about 27 provisions of the new bill.

As reported by Chengenvisa News, the French government aims to kill two birds with one stone– the new immigration law will attract more skilled workers in sectors with a shortage of labor, but at the same time complicate the reception of asylum seekers and tighten benefits for this category.

The provisions will affect mainly migrants who arrived in France illegally. Foreign skilled workers who come to the country illegally will be granted a residence permit for a period of one year, which can be extended provided that their area of expertise is related to the sector where the shortage of labor is more noticeable. To obtain a residence permit according to these criteria, migrant workers will have to prove that they have not left the country for at least three years.

Another change – asylum seekers will be allowed to work for the first six months after arrival. In addition, the procedures for the deportation of persons who have committed crimes will be simplified. The new bill also includes a provision making it possible to refuse, revoke or not renew certain residence permits if the applicant does not comply with the principles of the Republic, such as gender equality, freedom of sexual orientation, respect for secularism or freedom of expression.

Language requirements will become mandatory for candidates. A multi-year residence permit may not be granted if the candidate has not reached the minimum level of proficiency in French. 

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