Latest Update on 78 Countries & What It Means for Marriage-Based Immigration
Arif Law Offices, P.C.📧 contact@ariflawofficespc.com📞 France: +33 1 78 96 87 34📞 United States: +1 949 994 6100 Introduction Recent immigration policy developments — including a new Presidential Proclamation and expanded restrictions affecting immigrant visa processing for up to 75-78 countries — have created profound changes for marriage-based petitions (I-130 family petitions, CR-1/IR-1 visas, K-1 fiancé(e) visas, and consular processing). These changes […]
France’s New French Language Requirements for Residence Permits and Citizenship
Overview of the New French Immigration Language Law France has adopted new legislation that significantly strengthens French language requirements for foreigners applying for long-term residence permits and French citizenship. These measures are part of the Immigration and Integration Law of 26 January 2024, with most provisions entering into force on 1 January 2026. The reform affects applicants for: The […]