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Taking the TCF for my carte de résidence application
My experience taking the TCF for my carte de résident application at the préfecture. Taking about where I went for the test, how much it cost, how the test went and my results.
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What is a Contrat d’Intégration Républicaine?
Now that you've validated your visa, what's next? You'll receive a convocation to an appointment to sign a CIR, contrat d'intégration républicaine. What's this? Read on to find out more!
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Filing US Federal Taxes as an American Expat living abroad: Here’s what you need to know
Filing taxes as an American living abroad does not need to be daunting or scary. Finding the right tax preparation service is only a click away! Here's what you need to know and how to prepare for this year!
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Everything you need to know about French visa terminology
Visa? Titre de séjour? Carte de séjour? Récéipissé? A little lost? Here's everything you need to know about French visa terminology. Because I needed to look these terms so now you don't have to!
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How to obtain your French tax ID number
Applying for your French Tax ID Number You need a tax ID number if you plan on paying taxes in France . You are not legally required to have one, though, if you need to register as a taxpayer in…
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Picking up my carte de séjour : remise de titre de séjour
The final step in getting my titre de séjour, picking it up from the Préfecture. Pleasantly surprised in the process especially since I had to email them after 2 months since I had no news.
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The Ins & Outs of a French Dossier
Pulling together my research into a staple in an expat's daily life in France, the dossier . A full breakdown of what a French dossier is and what it is used for, how to maintain it and some tips and…
