Immigration Lawyers in Paris

An immigration lawyer in Paris spends much of the day dealing with the Préfecture de Police, which handles residence permits for people living in the city. Long waits for appointments, online applications that stall and permits about to expire are common reasons to seek help. OFII also plays a role for many newcomers after arrival.

Typical matters include the talent passport for skilled workers, founders and researchers, employee and student permits, family reunification, multi year cards and the ten year resident card. Naturalisation requests and refusals are another large share of the work. When the préfecture refuses a permit or orders a person to leave France, the deadlines to appeal to the Tribunal administratif de Paris can be very short, sometimes only days. Employers also use an immigration lawyer in Paris to secure work authorisations and to plan transfers of staff within a group.

Fees are agreed freely in a written agreement, which is compulsory in France. Many lawyers charge fixed fees per application, or hourly rates for appeals. A success fee may be added to a base fee, but a fee based only on the result is not allowed. Aide juridictionnelle can cover some appeals for people with low incomes. All lawyers in the city are members of the Barreau de Paris, which keeps a public directory. A practical checklist: bring your passport, current permit, proof of address, employment or study documents and every letter from the préfecture. Many immigration lawyers in Paris advise in English, Arabic or Spanish. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.