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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Jurisdiction and powers

Article L532-3

The Cour nationale du droit d'asile may only annul a decision of the Office français de protection des réfugiés et apatrides and refer the examination of the asylum application back to it when it cons…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 4: Closure of examination and request for reopening

Article L531-36

When the applicant informs the Office that their asylum application has been withdrawn, the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons may close the examination of this applica…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Orientation

Article L551-3

The Office français de l'immigration et de l'intégration (French Office for Immigration and Integration) will determine the region of residence on the basis of the proportion of asylum seekers receive…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: END OF PROTECTION

Article L562-3

The decision of the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons to terminate refugee status or the benefit of subsidiary protection is notified in writing to the person concerne…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter IV: CONDITIONS OF ACCESS TO THE LABOUR MARKET

Article L554-3

Asylum seekers are subject to the ordinary law rules applicable to foreign workers for the issue of a work permit. However, the administrative authority has an investigation period of two months from…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Procedure for recognition of statelessness

Article L582-3

The French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons will notify the applicant for stateless status of its decision in writing, by any means guaranteeing confidentiality and personal…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 1: Accommodation

Article L552-3

Without prejudice to the financial contribution requested from asylum seekers on the basis of their resources, the costs of reception and accommodation in accommodation facilities intended for asylum…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Reception conditions

Article L573-3

The provisions of Title V shall apply to foreign nationals whose application for asylum is being examined under the jurisdiction of another State, subject to the provisions of this section.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Family reunification

Article L561-3

Family reunification is refused:1° To a family member whose presence in France would constitute a threat to public order or where it is established that he or she is an instigator, perpetrator or acco…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter III: ALLOWANCE FOR ASYLUM SEEKERS

Article L553-3

The asylum seeker's allowance cannot be transferred or seized. For repayment purposes, in the event of undue payment, the French Office for Immigration and Integration may make deductions from future…

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