Decree No. 2024-811 of July 8, 2024, published on July 16, 2024, introduces a contract of commitment to respect the principles of the Republic for foreigners applying for a residence permit in France. This new regulatory act, applied the day after its publication, follows Law

France currently hosts about 120,000 Ukrainians under Temporary Protection status. This protection system, designed and activated by European authorities (see our dedicated article) allows Ukrainians fleeing their country because of the ongoing conflict to settle in France and work there freely.   Among these thousands

The French minimum interprofessional growth wage  (SMIC) was raised by 2.2% on 1 May 2023. It now amounts to €1,747.20 gross per month, on a 35-work hours per week basis (€20,966.40 gross per year).    This level impacting some of the salary thresholds for foreigners, here

When one needs to use a public document (e.g. a marriage certificate, birth certificate or diploma) abroad, it is common that the authorities of the destination country require that the document be first authenticated by the authorities of the issuing country.   Historically, this authentication

The French minimum interprofessional growth wage  (SMIC) was raised by 1.81% on 1 January 2023. It now amounts to €20,511.36 gross per year, on a 35-work hours per week basis.  This level impacting some of the salary thresholds for foreigners, here are the new minimum salaries

French immigration law is divided into two main categories: the regime applicable to nationals of the 26 other Member States of the European Union, and the regime applicable to nationals of third countries. As such, the categories, conditions and procedures for immigration to France open