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    French Administration & Bureaucracy,  Paperwork

    How to Renew Your VLS-TS in France: The Complete Guide

    Sarah / 4 January 2021

    A step-by-step guide on how I renewed my VLS-TS (VPF) my first time. It wasn't very clear at first and I did not receive any sort of reminder communication that my permit was due to expire. I had read that…

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    The Down & Dirty of Apartment Hunting in Paris

    22 April 2021

    TCF IRN: The French Language Test You Need for Your Visa

    26 January 2023
  • Paperwork,  Residency & Integration in France

    Your OFII Civics Training: What to Expect Over Four Days

    Sarah / 24 December 2020

    Part of the terms of my VLS-TS were taking 4 days of civics classes that introduced me to life in France. Themes covered in these four days are understand the principales and values of France, discovering the functions of French…

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    How to Renew Your VLS-TS in France: The Complete Guide

    4 January 2021

    The Down & Dirty of Apartment Hunting in Paris

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    Bienvenue en France: How to Validate Your Visa Upon Arrival

    15 September 2020
  • French Administration & Bureaucracy,  Paperwork

    Applying for Sécurité Sociale as the spouse of a French National

    Sarah / 21 December 2020

    Applying to be a part of the nation health care system in France for the first time. I applied as the spouse to a French national and was able to apply before the 3 month time-frame.

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    Loi Madelin: The French Self-Employed Tax Deduction Guide

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    17 May 2021

    What is the état des lieux d’entrée et de sortie? And why is it important?

    16 March 2022
  • French Holidays & Traditions

    My favorite classic Christmas melodies

    Sarah / 1 December 2020

    Some Christmas tunes I'd like to share with you in this holiday season. Maybe you'll find a new favorite Christmas song or rediscover an old tune! Merry Christmas!

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    April Fool’s Day or Le Poisson d’Avril

    1 April 2021

    Christmas Traditions in France

    28 November 2022

    Celebrating Easter in France: From Pagan celebrations to Catholic traditions.

    17 April 2022
  • Marrying a French Citizen

    A story made for Hollywood

    Sarah / 15 November 2020

    This is us. Our story. Not the most conventional love story, but what do you do when you're 4500 miles apart? Making it work, one day at a time. Still pinching myself that we are here and we're married.

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    Certificat de Capacité à Mariage: What You Need to Know

    14 August 2020

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    25 September 2024
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    How to Apply for Your VLS-TS as a French Spouse

    14 August 2020
  • Expat Life,  Personal Stories

    Five Things I’ve learned since moving to France as an American Expat.

    Sarah / 27 October 2020

    Five things I've learned since moving to France. Or five things I found that helped after researching what my next steps would be after moving to France.

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  • Paperwork,  Residency & Integration in France

    Your OFII Medical Visit: What to Expect at the Appointment

    Sarah / 2 October 2020

    Required by the terms of your visa process, a medical visit that includes en eye exam, chest x-ray, and a chat with a medical professional on your history.

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    Transcription de l’Acte de Mariage: Step by Step

    14 August 2020

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    24 December 2020

    Everything you need to know about filing US Federal Taxes as an American Expat living abroad

    1 April 2022
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