What is the name of immigration office in France?

Question

The one which deals with arrivals of foreigners, their papers, deportations and things? The main one?

Answer 1

The name for the equivalent to the INS is the PAF (Police de l'Air et des Frontieres).

Answer 2

Office national de l'immigration - created 1945

then Direction de la population et des migrations - 1960

Most of the times individuals do not deal with those authorities but with Préfectures de département, and in Paris Préfecture de police

Answer 3

Dunno but this may help you:

French Immigration: European Union Citizens

As a citizen of the EU you automatically have the right to live and work in France. Your individual status may affect the procedure but in general the following points apply:

· Since Nov 2003 EU members may enter France to look for employment, start a business or just visit, with out the requirement for a carte de sejour.

· The carte de séjour is the French resident permit. You may still apply for a carte de sejour as it acts as your French Id and it is still required for various procedures while certain institutions adapt to the new legislation. It will vary in its length of validity depending on the nature of your stay.

· It can take 2-3 months for your carte de séjour to be processed and issued by the préfecture of the department in which you live.

· Normally you will be required to apply in person at your local préfecture or Mairie. The préfecture for central Paris allows you to apply by post, however you will need to collect your application dossier and your approved permit in person. You should expect large queues for any administrative procedures at the préfecture.

· Applications are made individually for each family member.

· If you do not receive a regular salary you may need to provide proof of sufficient funds to support you for the duration of your stay.

French Immigration: Non EU Citizens

Your employer plays an integral part of the application as they provide specific documentation to support your application for your initial work visa and then the residents permit.

· Long Stay Visas / Work permits

You will need to contact the French Embassy or consulate in your current country of domicile before you arrive. Procedures vary for different nationalities and activities, therefore it is important to clearly outline your reasons for application, who will be accompanying you and whether they also have a requirement to work, study etc.

Answer 4

Do you mean ANAEM  (Agence Nationale d'Accueil des Etrangers et des Migrations) ?