My father came to visit me in France mid-June, and to take advantage of the fact summer vacation hadn’t begun…
Money-Saving Tips for Frugal Living in Paris
One of the biggest downsides to being a parisienne is, of course, the cost of living. From high rent, to…
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.…
Living Minimally in Tiny Parisian Apartments
When I first moved to Paris, I stayed in an AirBNB by Porte de Clignancourt for a week, hosted by…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
Two Years in Paris
I realized recently that I’ve officially lived in Paris for over two years. I’m not so sentimental that I would…
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