As some of you may know, France has gone back into confinement. While the prospect of another quarantine in my … More
Category: Bureaucracy
How I Got a Carte de Séjour Salarié: Part 3 (Or Renewing a TDS During a Pandemic)
APRIL 2021 UPDATE: As of April 1st 2021, the process to sponsor a foreigner for a work permit has changed. … More
The Struggle of Finding an Apartment in Paris
Nearly three years after moving to Paris, it’s finally happened: I’ve found a place to live. No roommates. No living … More
My Experience with OFII Civic Courses in Paris
Since my arrival in France with my new salarié visa, I’ve written about both the OFII interview and medical examination. … More
Feeling at Home in France
Something I get asked a lot by newcomers to France is how long it took me to feel truly settled. … More
How I Got a Carte de Séjour Salarié: Part 2
APRIL 2021 UPDATE: As of April 1st 2021, the process to sponsor a foreigner for a work permit has changed. … More
Visas That Let You Work in France
If you weren’t lucky enough to have been born in the European Union, you’re likely reading this post because you’re … More
My OFII Interview in Paris
New arrivals to France are obliged to have two meetings with OFII within their first three months in the country, … More
What Happened at my OFII Medical Visit in Paris
If you are the recipient of a long-stay visa in France, one of the requirements you need to fulfill to … More
Applying for a French Visa Through VFS Global in Montréal
When I learned I’d been granted salarié status by the French government, I started planning a trip back to Canada … More
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