Article R531-33 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum
When, following a decision to close the file, the interested party intends to request that the file be reopened or submits a new application, this must be preceded by a new registration with the competent prefect. The Prefect informs the applicant of the procedure applicable to him/her, pursuant to article L. 531-40. The Prefect will also inform the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons of the…