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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Beneficiaries of subsidiary protection

Article R424-12

A foreign national holding a residence permit bearing the words "long-term resident-EU" provided for in article L. 424-14, issued by France, may have it withdrawn if he loses the benefit of subsidiary…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R421-13

…nt" provided for in articles L. 421-16, L. 421-17, L. 421-18, L. 421-19, L. 421-20 or L. 421-21 is determined in the light of the reasons for the stay and the foreign national's project, up to a maxim…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 1: Common provisions

Article R421-12

…eement submitted in support of the residence permit application, up to a maximum period of four years. This residence permit is valid for a maximum period of four years.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter II: Residence permits for study purposes

Article R422-12

…fect's decision on the application for a residence permit bearing the words "seeking employment or setting up a business" provided for in articles L. 422-10 or L. 422-14 is notified to the foreign nat…

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

Article R423-1

…is submitted by a foreign national who has been married to a French national for at least three years.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Section 2: Foreign nationals whose state of health requires medical treatment

Article R425-14

The foreign national referred to in article L. 425-9 who does not meet the condition of habitual residence may receive a renewable provisional residence permit for the duration of his treatment.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Paragraph 3: Length of training period

Article R426-18

In the case provided for in 1° of article R. 426-16, the duration of the traineeship may not exceed six months where it relates to vocational training.In the case provided for in 2° of article R. 426-…

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

Article R434-10

…on is requested, the application must include, in addition to the information mentioned in articles R. 434-8 and R. 434-9:1° A statement of the reasons, relating in particular to the health or schooli…

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Subsection 3: Verification of housing conditions

Article R434-18

To proceed with the verification of the housing conditions mentioned in article R. 434-5, the mayor shall examine the supporting documents mentioned in article R. 434-11.

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French Code governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals and the right of asylumIn force
Chapter V: EXCEPTIONAL ADMISSION TO STAY

Article R435-1

…residence shall submit supporting documents in support of their application, the list of which is set by order

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