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A Buckeye in Paris

From Buckeye to Baguette

Welcome to A Buckeye In Paris!

My name is Sarah and I moved to Paris in March 2020, a week before confinement n°1. This little corner of the internet is where you can find my tales of dealing with the ever-mystic French Administration as well as the latest baking endeavor.

I hail from the great state of Ohio, the buckeye state, and have left everything behind to join my husband (you can read the story here) in baguette country. I would not trade this life for anything! Come along with me as I explore Paris as an expat, bake my American comfort foods, and create a balanced life between French administration and la je ne sais quoi. 

  • French Administration,  OFII

    What is a Contrat d’Intégration Républicaine?

    Sarah / 17 January 2023

    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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  • OFII,  Paperwork

    OFII Civics training for VLS-TS: VPF

    Sarah / 27 December 2020

    Here's a recap of the information that was discussed, some links for reference and general information in regards to the four days of classes that are required for the visa long séjour valant titre de séjour (vie privée et familiale).

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  • OFII,  Paperwork

    OFII Formation Civique Requirement for VLS-TS: VPF

    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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  • OFII,  Paperwork

    Bienvenue en France : Validating your visa upon arrival

    Sarah / 15 September 2020

    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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Bonjour et bienvenue!
My name is Sarah and I'm A Buckeye in Paris. I moved to Paris (only took 20 years) in 2020 because I fell in love with a Frenchman.
This blog details my American Francophile life; navigating French administration (and sharing all the details about surviving it), Paris tips and tricks, how to beat the immigrant blues and much, much more!
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