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OFII Convocation Day One: Everything You Need to Know About the CIR
The OFII convocation day one is a simple process that includes a language test and a personal interview with an OFII agent. This interview is to see where your needs are as you transition into French society. The first two…
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Bienvenue en France: How to Validate Your Visa Upon Arrival
I had to validate my visa within three months of my arrival in France and this was done completely online. Once validate, I would receive a convocation to present myself to OFII for and interview.
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How to Apply for Your VLS-TS as a French Spouse
Step-by-step description of my experience with the application for VLS-TS (long stay visa equivalent to a residence permit) for entry into France.
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Transcription de l’Acte de Mariage: Step by Step
Step-by-step description for how to apply for the transcription de l'acte de mariage through the French Conculate needed for the VLS-TS.
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Certificat de Capacité à Mariage: What You Need to Know
The first step in the process to getting married in the States with a French person; the banns are published and le certificat is issued. Having completed this step will allow the next step, validating the marriage with the French…
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Weekend Getaway: Provins
Provins, most known for its roses, sits at the edge of Zone 5 and is accessible by train from la Gare de L'Est. It takes about an hour and twenty minutes by train and a quick jaunt in the navette…
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How I Got My French Spouse Visa as an American
The short version of my process from start to finish in obtaining my carte de séjour visa vie privée et familiale. This whole process took about 7 months from start to finish with a wedding in between.
