Subsection 3: Foreign nationals who have left French territory after completing their studies and are returning to France

A foreign national who has obtained, from a nationally accredited higher education establishment, a diploma at least equivalent to a master’s degree or from a list set by decree and who, on completion of his or her studies, has left French territory may be issued, within a maximum period of four years from the date on which the said diploma was obtained in France, with a temporary residence permit bearing…