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
immigration
How to Get a Long Term Stay Visitor Visa (VFS and Covid-19 edition)
Those in our Facebook group know that for some time I have been seeking an updated version of my 2013 article on how I got my original visitor visa. While that article was one of the cornerstones of this site … Continue reading
Which Long Term Visa to Pursue: Visitor or Profession Libérale?
Often when people schedule a consultation with me about the profession libérale visa, they do so convinced that this is the right path for them, but on more than one occasion, after asking the right questions, I’ve helped them understand … Continue reading
Profession Liberale, Part 4: VAT (or TVA)
This is the latest in an ongoing series about my transition to a citizenship path. You can find Part 1 here, Part 2 here, and Part 3 here. Most people who find out that I’m self-employed in France assume I … Continue reading
Three Years On, Part IV: Where Is Home for the Immigrant?
A few days ago I began my fourth year in Paris. I wanted to use the milestone to share some reflections on how I have changed and ongoing tips on how to make the move yourself. This is the final article in a … Continue reading
OFII Checkboxes: Two Classes Done
In my last post chronicling a visit to OFII since getting on the path to citizenship, I attended the two classes which were mandated as part of my immigration classes: “Living and Working in France” and “Civic Formation.” Both of … Continue reading
OFII for Prof Lib
It was 07h40. “I’m early,” I thought, and decided to stop in for a quick breakfast. It was a patisserie on rue de la roquette, halfway between Bastille and my 08h00 appointment that morning. My thoughts flashed back to my … Continue reading