Note from the editor: In light of new guidance on remote working in France as shared by the official French tax office in June 2025, we have also officially changed our stance on remote working for a US company while … Continue reading
Visa applications
La Formation Civique or My Adventures in French Integration
I already wrote about signing a contrat d’intégration républicaine (CIR) and attending the first day of civics training, so I’ll continue my integration journey here by covering the remaining days. Day 2 It’s hard for me to differentiate what was … Continue reading
How to Become an Au Pair in France
After I returned home to the United States after my semester abroad, I knew that I eventually wanted to go back to France. But, before I could do that I knew that I wanted to finish my undergrad degree. And … Continue reading
What Is a Contrat d’intégration Républicaine (or CIR)?
As with many things involving French bureaucracy, when I received my vie privée et familial visa, the process was not truly over. In addition to coming back to pick up my titre de séjour, the administrator told me that I’d … Continue reading
How to Get a Long Term Stay Visitor Visa (VFS and Covid-19 edition)
Note from the editor: In light of new guidance on remote working in France as shared by the official French tax office in June 2025, we have also officially changed our stance on remote working for a US company while … Continue reading
How to Apply for the Passeport Talent Visa
Americans have had the Profession Libérale and Long-term Stay Visitor statuses closed for application from the US for some time now due to Covid-19. Other countries do have these options available and Americans who have had legal residence in other … Continue reading
How to Get a Vie Privée et Familiale (VPF) Visa
I first met Gracie over coffee at the end of 2018. She had some minor questions about visa issues but seemed supremely in command of what she needed to do. Turned out my impression was true. Now it’s her turn … Continue reading
20% off Courses until the End of 2020
If you’ve been considering buying my courses on the Long Stay Visitor or Profession Libérale paths to living and building a life in France, I’ve created coupon codes that are good until December 31st, 2020. Simply click one of the … Continue reading
Which Long Term Visa to Pursue: Visitor or Profession Libérale?
Note from the editor: In light of new guidance on remote working in France as shared by the official French tax office in June 2025, we have also officially changed our stance on remote working for a US company while … Continue reading
Troubleshooting: Récépissé for Visa Renewal
***Please note that practices have changed since Covid-19. You may be able to get an electronic récépissé. Check with your local prefectures.*** One of the things that keeps me really up-to-date in my immigration journey is the monthly newsletter of … Continue reading