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Applying for Sécurité Sociale as the spouse of a French National
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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OFII Convocation Medical Visit
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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OFII Convocation 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 : Validating 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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Step Three: Application for VLS-TS (visa long séjour valant titre de séjour)
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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Step Two: Transcription de l’acte de mariage
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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Step One: Certificat de Capacité à Mariage
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…
