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Article 21-18 of the French Civil Code

The probationary period referred to in article 21-17 is reduced to two years:

1° For foreign nationals who have successfully completed two years of higher education with a view to acquiring a diploma issued by a French university or higher education establishment;

2° For those who have rendered or may render by their abilities and talents significant services to France;

3° For foreign nationals who present an exceptional path to integration, assessed with regard to activities carried out or actions accomplished in the civic, scientific, economic, cultural or sporting fields.

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Article 21-18

Le stage mentionné à l’article 21-17 est réduit à deux ans :

1° Pour l’étranger qui a accompli avec succès deux années d’études supérieures en vue d’acquérir un diplôme délivré par une université ou un établissement d’enseignement supérieur français ;

2° Pour celui qui a rendu ou qui peut rendre par ses capacités et ses talents des services importants à la France ;

3° Pour l’étranger qui présente un parcours exceptionnel d’intégration, apprécié au regard des activités menées ou des actions accomplies dans les domaines civique, scientifique, économique, culturel ou sportif.

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