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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: APPEALS TO THE NATIONAL COURT ON ASYLUM RIGHTS

Article R532-3

The president of the Cour nationale du droit d'asile and the presidents he appoints for this purpose may, by reasoned order:1° Take note of withdrawals;2° Reject appeals that do not fall within the ju…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: REGISTRATION OF THE ASYLUM APPLICATION

Article R521-3

For the application of Article L. 521-3, the competent administrative authority may provide that the application is submitted to one of the legal persons mentioned in Article L. 550-2.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROCEDURE BEFORE THE FRENCH OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF REFUGEES AND APATRIDS

Article R531-34

The deadline for submitting an application for reopening to the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons is eight days from registration.When the application for reopening is…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Title IV: OVERSEAS PROVISIONS

Article R445-3

…ive references to article 160-1 of the Social Security Code, articles L. 124-4 and L. 124-6 of the Education Code and articles L. 251-1 and L. 265-1 of the Social Action and Family Code are replaced b…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROCEDURE BEFORE THE FRENCH OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF REFUGEES AND APATRIDS

Article R531-33

…ded by a new registration with the competent prefect. The Prefect informs the applicant of the procedure applicable to him/her, pursuant to article L. 531-40. The Prefect will also inform the French O…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROCEDURE BEFORE THE FRENCH OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF REFUGEES AND APATRIDS

Article R531-32

…lication must inform the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons of this during the interview or by post.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROCEDURE BEFORE THE FRENCH OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF REFUGEES AND APATRIDS

Article R531-39

When, after the preliminary examination, the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons decides to continue examining the application, it shall inform the competent prefect wit…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROCEDURE BEFORE THE FRENCH OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF REFUGEES AND APATRIDS

Article R531-36

The request for reconsideration must be submitted to the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons within eight days of registration.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter I: PROCEDURE BEFORE THE FRENCH OFFICE FOR THE PROTECTION OF REFUGEES AND APATRIDS

Article R531-38

The French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons carries out a preliminary examination, pursuant to article L. 531-42, within eight days of the application being submitted.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 5: Hearings

Article R532-33

A member of the panel who assumes that he or she has grounds for recusal or who conscientiously considers that he or she should abstain shall be replaced by another member designated by the president…

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