Article D551-20 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum
The benefit of the asylum seeker’s allowance may be refused by the Office français de l’immigration et de l’intégration:1° In the event of a request to re-examine the asylum application;2° If the applicant, without a legitimate reason, has not submitted his or her asylum application within the period stipulated in 3° of article L. 531-27;3° In the event of fraud.