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We Wrote a Book, Part II: Publishing

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When Stephen first asked me to come on board as a guest writer for The American in Paris I was thrilled — I had long wished for a space where I could speak about my experiences as an expat in … Continue reading →

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Jul·25

We Wrote a Book, Part I: Brainstorming, Writing, and Editing

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I’ve said more than once that I never expected TAIP to grow into the resource it has become. I simply wanted to help others who, like myself, wanted to move to France but didn’t know how. After ten years of … Continue reading →

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Jul·18

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To Know the Place Again for the First Time: TAIP’s Soft Reboot

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Eight years and one week ago, I penned my first ever blog post on a website I called The American in Paris.  It talked about my plans to leave the US and some of my thinking that led me to … Continue reading →

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Oct·17

How to Move to France, Part 3

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The Nomadic Network has had me on in the past months to talk about the ins and out of moving to France, particularly from non-EU countries.  Tomorrow will be the final webinar in a three-episode run.  It’s free and you … Continue reading →

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Sep·29

Two Hour Ask Me Anything Session on Moving to France

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The webinar I did a couple of weeks ago had over 130 attendees and as such there were a number of questions I didn’t have time to answer.  I’m going to tackle those and some new ones this week on … Continue reading →

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Aug·17

Free Webinar on Moving to France

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Just a quick note that this week I will be hosting a webinar on moving to France and building a life and business here for the Nomadic Network.  Feel free to join (there’s no cost) or share with friends or … Continue reading →

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Aug·03

Visa Video Courses Posted

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One of the things I did this summer during a trip to the US was film some video courses about subjects I knew very well.  Two of those courses were about French immigration.  I did one on the Long Term … Continue reading →

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Sep·24

En Vacance

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I’ve been taking a short vacation away from Paris and though later this week I will be heading to London to witness the referendum, Paris is still on my mind.  So here are my thoughts on the strikes. Photo by Morgan Housel … Continue reading →

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Jun·20

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The American in Paris began as a simple chronicle of one man’s immigration journey and grew into a team-based long-term project to help Americans legally and culturally adapt to life in France.  Learn about our team here.

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Comprehensive Video Courses

Stephen has taken everything he’s learned on his immigration journey and bottled that knowledge into two courses. One on Long Term Stay Visitor and one on Profession Liberale.

If you prefer to set up a private consultation about about au pair, student, visitor, Profession Liberale, Passeport Talent – Artist visas, or have questions about marriage in France or just don’t know where to start

Please contact our team here. You can read feedback from those who have done paid consultations with us here.  We also have a private facebook group you can join for free here.

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But…We may have already answered some of your questions (for free!) in these articles

Which Visa? Visitor or Profession Liberale?

How to Become an Au Pair

How to Get a Student Visa

How to Get an APS Visa

How to Get a Vie Privee et Familiale (VPF) Visa

How to Get a Passeport Talent Visa

How to get CAF

Long Term Stay (Visitor) Visa

When you’re in America applying

When you first arrive in Paris

Renewal

Getting a new recipisse

Q&A

Profession Liberale (citizenship path)

The Basics

1st appointment

2nd appointment

OFII

Getting into the health care system

Business Taxes

Getting a 4-year residence card

Renewing a 4-year Profession Liberale visa

Continuing Education Money via FIFPL

Business Change of Address

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