Authorisation to enter France as part of the family reunification procedure is given by the competent administrative authority after verification of housing and income conditions by the mayor of the foreign national’s commune of residence or the mayor of the commune where he/she plans to settle.
The mayor, when approached by the administrative authority, may issue an opinion on the condition mentioned in 3° of article L. 434-7. This opinion is deemed to have been given on expiry of a period of two months from the date on which the administrative authority sends the file.