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Article L551-1 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

The national plan for the reception of asylum seekers and the integration of refugees sets the proportion of asylum seekers received in each region and the distribution of accommodation for them. It is drawn up by the Minister responsible for asylum, after consultation with the Ministers responsible for housing and social affairs. It is sent to Parliament.

Article L551-2 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

A regional plan is drawn up in accordance with the national plan for the reception of asylum seekers.It lays down guidelines for the distribution of accommodation facilities for asylum seekers and refugees in the region, presents the planned regional arrangements for registering asylum applications and monitoring and supporting asylum seekers, and defines actions to promote the integration of refugees. It also sets out the distribution of temporary accommodation facilities offering…

Article L551-3 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

The Office français de l’immigration et de l’intégration (French Office for Immigration and Integration) will determine the region of residence on the basis of the proportion of asylum seekers received in each region in application of the national plan and taking account of the applicant’s needs and personal and family situation in the light of the assessment provided for in Chapter II of Title II and the existence of structures…

Article L551-4 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

When the proportion of asylum seekers residing in a region exceeds the proportion set for that region by the national reception plan for asylum seekers and the reception capacity of that region, the asylum seeker may be directed to another region, where they are required to reside while their asylum application is examined.

Article L551-5 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

Unless there are compelling reasons or they have been summoned by an authority or court, applicants wishing to leave their region of residence temporarily must apply for authorisation from the French Office for Immigration and Integration, which will issue its decision as soon as possible, taking into account the applicant’s personal and family circumstances.

Article L551-6 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

The conditions for the application of articles L. 551-3 to L. 551-5 are laid down by decree in the Conseil d’Etat.

Article L551-7 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

Asylum seekers who do not have a stable place of residence elect domicile with a legal entity approved for this purpose for each département, under conditions laid down by decree in the Conseil d’Etat. .

Article L551-8 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

Material reception conditions for asylum seekers, within the meaning of Directive 2013/33/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 June 2013 laying down standards for the reception of persons seeking international protection, include the benefits and allowance provided for in Chapters II and III.

Article L551-9 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

The material reception conditions for asylum seekers are offered to each asylum seeker by the French Office for Immigration and Integration after their application has been registered by the competent administrative authority.

Article L551-10 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

November 8, 2023

The applicant is informed, in a language he or she understands or may reasonably be expected to understand, that he or she may be refused material reception conditions or that they may be terminated under the conditions and in accordance with the procedures laid down in Articles L. 551-15 and L. 551-16.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-1 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-2 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-3 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-4 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-5 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-6 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-7 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-8 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-9 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

Article L551-10 of the French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylum

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