As with many things involving French bureaucracy, when I received my visa vié privée et familial, 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
OFII
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
Long Term Stay Visitor Visa, Part 2
Despite the work it took to obtain my visa in the first place, my paperwork was not completed. This is what happens when you get here. I will admit, I was planning for a full-day affair on March 12th. That was … Continue reading