On receipt of the family reunification application and the mayor’s reasoned opinion or, in the absence of an opinion, on expiry of the period referred to in article R. 434-23, the Office français de l’immigration et de l’intégration (French Office for Immigration and Integration):
1° Checks, where applicable, compliance with the resource and housing conditions prescribed in articles R. 434-4 and R. 434-5;
2° If necessary, carry out further investigations and, if the matter has not already been referred to it by the mayor, carry out on-site checks;
3° Forward the file to the Prefect for decision.