AKPOLI Espero
Software Engineer & Legal-tech Entrepreneur
Published articles (117)
Immigration LawEU return regulation: what changes in France, and when
The EU Council adopted the return regulation on 1 October 2026. OQTF, time to leave, detention, re-entry ban, appeals: what changes in France, and from when.
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Immigration LawBorder procedure in France: screening, 12 weeks and your rights
The EU border procedure has applied in France since 12 June 2026: 7 days of screening, asylum decided within 12 weeks, return without entry. Your rights and what to do.
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Immigration LawReturn hubs: France's position and your rights
Return hubs enter EU law with the regulation adopted on 1 October 2026. France refuses to open any. What changes, what you risk and how to challenge a removal.
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Immigration LawInternal border checks in France: refusal of entry and appeals
Stopped at an internal border, in Menton or Hendaye? Internal border checks extended until 31 October 2026, refusal of entry, readmission to Italy or Spain, your rights and appeals.
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Immigration LawResidence permit withdrawal in France: grounds and appeals
A residence permit withdrawal follows strict rules: public order, fraud, lost conditions, republican principles. Prior hearing, the residence commission, removal orders and appeals.
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Immigration LawAdministrative detention in France: duration, rights and appeals
Held in administrative detention in France? The 4-day order, the judge's review, 90 or 210 days at most, your rights in the CRA, the 48-hour appeal and house arrest as an alternative.
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Immigration LawFrench nationality reinstatement: decree or declaration
French nationality reinstatement works by decree or by declaration. Conditions, proof of your former nationality, language, stamp duty, children and appeals.
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Immigration LawFamily reunification in France: conditions, income and housing
Want to bring your spouse and children to France? Family reunification requires 18 months of residence, income at minimum wage level and suitable housing. OFII file, deadlines and appeals.
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Immigration LawLoss of French nationality: desuetude, declaration and appeal
Loss of French nationality can be a choice, or the result of 50 years of family life abroad. How it happens, desuetude, the article 21-14 declaration and how to appeal a refusal.
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Immigration LawFrench nationality by marriage: declaration, deadlines, opposition
French nationality by marriage is claimed by declaration after four years of marriage. Conditions, level B2, the €255 stamp, the interview, the one-year deadline, opposition and appeals.
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Immigration LawRe-entry ban in France (IRTF): duration, SIS, appeal and lifting
A re-entry ban often comes with an OQTF and closes the whole Schengen area to you. Duration, mandatory cases, appeal, lifting the ban, deleting the SIS alert and future visas.
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Immigration LawChild born in France to foreign parents: becoming French
A child born in France to foreign parents becomes French at 18, or earlier by declaration from age 13. Residence conditions, the steps, refusals, Mayotte and the nationality certificate.
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