Subsection 1: "Employee" residence permit

The temporary residence permit bearing the word “employee” provided for in article L. 421-1 authorises the exercise of a professional activity under the conditions defined in articles R. 5221-1 et seq. of the Labour Code.

A foreign national holding a temporary residence permit bearing the word “employee” who finds himself involuntarily deprived of employment must present any supporting documents relating to the termination of his employment and, where applicable, to his rights with regard to compensation schemes for workers deprived of employment. The Prefect decides on the application for renewal in accordance with the provisions of article L. 421-1.

The temporary or multi-annual residence permit bearing the word “employee” issued pursuant to article L. 421-1 may not be withdrawn on the grounds that the foreign national has been deprived of employment through no fault of his or her own. The temporary or multi-annual residence permit bearing the word “employee” issued pursuant to article L. 421-1 may not be withdrawn on the grounds that the foreign national has been deprived…