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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…
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How I Got My Visa d’Époux (French Spouse Visa)
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.