A complimentary 10-minute introductory session designed to briefly understand your situation and determine whether we can assist with your French visa or residence pathway.

During this session, we will:
Listen to your objectives
Identify the relevant visa category (if applicable)
Clarify whether a full consultation is recommended

This session provides general orientation only and does not include detailed eligibility analysis or document review.

For First-time applicants & crisis cases

Includes:
Eligibility assessment
Visa pathway mapping
Risk identification
Country-to-country feasibility

For First-time student applicants

Includes:
1. Pre-Application Guidance
Eligibility assessment (program choice, visa type, language requirements).
Advice on selecting universities or schools in France.
Guidance on required entrance exams or French language proficiency (DELF/DALF, TCF).

2. Document Preparation
Checklist of required documents (passport, admission letter, proof of funds, health insurance).
Assistance with certified translations into French.
Support with notarization/legalization of academic records.

3. Visa Application Support
Step-by-step guidance for the long-stay student visa (VLS-TS).
Help with registration and interview process.
Filing visa applications at the French consulate in the student’s home country.

4. Integration & Compliance
Support with residence permit validation upon arrival (OFII or prefecture).
Orientation sessions on French culture, student rights, and obligations.

For Students completing studies and planning long‑term migration

Guidance on Temporary Graduate Visa (work rights, eligibility, timelines)
Advice on skilled migration, state nomination, and employer sponsorship
Guidance on regional work opportunities and employability planning
Graduate Visa + PR pathways + career/regional options

For Final-year students & recent graduates

Includes:
1. Eligibility & Pathway Assessment
Review current student visa/residence permit (VLS-TS, carte de séjour étudiant).
Identify possible transition routes:
APS (Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour) for graduates seeking work.
Passeport Talent for highly skilled graduates.
Change of status from student to employee (salarié).
Assess employer sponsorship requirements.

2. Document Preparation
Checklist of required documents (degree certificate, employment contract, proof of resources, health insurance).
Certified translations of diplomas or contracts if needed.
Drafting of motivation letters or employer attestations.

3. Application Support
Filing change-of-status application at the prefecture.
Guidance on APS application for recent graduates.
Support with Passeport Talent applications for eligible profiles.
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with French immigration rules.

4. Employer Liaison
Guidance for employers on sponsorship obligations.
Drafting of employer letters and contracts in compliance with French labor law.
Support with labour authority approvals if required.

5. Post-Approval Integration
Assistance with residence card collection.
Guidance on rights and obligations as a worker in France.

For Student, worker, family, refugee, etc for renewing legal residence permits and handling overstays

Includes:
1. Eligibility & Case Assessment
Review of current residence permit type (student, worker, family, refugee, etc.).
Assessment of overstay situation (duration, reasons, risks).
Identification of possible remedies (renewal, exceptional admission, humanitarian grounds).

2. Document Preparation
Checklist of required documents (passport, residence card, proof of income, housing, insurance).
Assistance with certified translations and notarization.
Drafting of explanatory letters for overstays (medical, humanitarian, administrative delays).

3. Application Filing
Support with online or prefecture-based renewal applications.
Filing of overstay recovery/regularization requests (admission exceptionnelle au séjour).
Monitoring deadlines and ensuring compliance with French immigration rules.

4. Communication with Authorities
Liaison with prefecture, OFII, and consulates.
Responding to requests for additional documents or clarifications.

5. Post-Approval Support
Assistance with residence card collection.
Guidance on rights and obligations (work rights, healthcare, social benefits).
Orientation on avoiding future overstays (renewal timelines, reminders).

For Rejected applicants

Includes:
1. Eligibility & Case Assessment
Review current residence status and type of permit (student, worker, family, refugee, etc.).
Assess overstay situation (days overstayed, reasons, risks).
Identify possible legal remedies (regularization, exceptional admission, appeals).

2. Document Preparation & Compliance
Guidance on required documents for renewal (passport, proof of residence, employment contract, financial resources, health insurance).
Certified translations and notarization of foreign documents.
Preparation of explanation letters for overstays (justifying humanitarian, medical, or administrative reasons).

3. Application Filing & Monitoring
Submission of renewal request at the prefecture or online portal.
Filing of overstay recovery/regularization application if applicable.
Continuous monitoring of deadlines and appointment scheduling.

4. Communication with Authorities
Liaison with prefecture, consulates, and OFII
Responding to requests for additional documents or clarifications.
Assistance with residence card collection.

Suitable For:
Applicants with refused or cancelled visa decisions
Individuals seeking a full review package before the ART
Clients requiring end-to-end support throughout the review process

Eligibility & Case Assessment:
Assessment of eligibility for review before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
Detailed review of refusal or cancellation decision and reasons provided
Guidance on review scope, timelines, and procedural requirements

Application & Lodgement:
Preparation and lodgement of the ART review application
Guidance on compliance with statutory deadlines and requirements
Confirmation of application acceptance by the Tribunal

Submissions & Evidence Preparation:
Assistance with preparation and structuring of written submissions
Review and organisation of supporting evidence and documentation
Guidance on strengthening review arguments in line with ART procedures

Monitoring & Case Management:
Ongoing monitoring of the ART matter and key milestones
Acting as the client’s point of contact for Tribunal correspondence
Guidance on responding to requests for further information or directions

Hearing Preparation & Support:
Guidance on ART hearing process and expectations
Preparation support for hearing participation and presentation
Procedural support before and after the hearing

Suitable For:
Applicants with refused or cancelled visa decisions
Individuals considering an ART review
Clients seeking informed advice before lodging a review

Consultation Scope & Case Assessment:
Initial assessment of eligibility for review before the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART)
Review of visa refusal or cancellation decision and reasons provided
Guidance on review options, timelines, and procedural requirements

Strategic & Procedural Guidance:
Advice on strengths, risks, and prospects of an ART review
Guidance on evidence, submissions, and hearing considerations
Overview of next steps and available support options

Consultation Delivery & Next Steps:
One-to-one professional consultation session
Clear recommendations on whether to proceed with an ART application
Guidance on preparation for application or alternative pathways