Can I check Ofpra decision online?
The OFPRA has to take a decision within 6 months if you are in a normal procedure, within 15 days if you are in a fast-track procedure. You can receive the decision or by post, or by checking a computer portal.
Who qualifies for asylum in France?
In principle, you are eligible during the asylum procedure, if : You are not a citizen of a European Union member state. You entered the French territory for less than 90 days, Your income is below the « active solidarity income » (RSA).
How do I declare asylum in France?
In order to apply for asylum in France, you must first of all report to a first reception center (Spada or Pada). You must not go directly to the prefecture or to the Ofpra (French office for the protection of refugees and stateless persons).
How do I change my refugee status in France?
You can send a letter to the Office of refugee families from the Ministry of Interior who will explain the procedure. Your family should then contact the consulate of France in the country where it is to apply for a long stay visa.
Can you apply for asylum twice?
In some situations, where your stay under a visa had not yet expired when your asylum application was denied and you were not referred to Immigration Court, you may apply for asylum a second time.
What happens to asylum seekers who are rejected in France?
Once your asylum application has been rejected, you are no longer allowed to stay on the French territory. If you choose to stay, your stay will not be legal. The prefecture will send you an « OQTF » (Obligation to Leave French Territory), stating that you must leave France.
How much money do asylum seekers get in France?
1/ How much is the allowance – If you accept the offer and the OFII grants you a house, you will receive 6,80 €/day. – If you have a husband, a wife or children with you in France, you will receive 3,40€ more /day/person + 7.40€ per day for your wife or jusband if you are not hosted.
What is French Spada?
« SPADA »: The “SPADA” (Plateforme d’Accueil des Demandeurs d’Asile – Asylum seekers’ reception Platform) are specialized organisations authorized by the OFII for receiving the asylum seekers, providing them with information and accompanying them through the asylum procedure.
Can a refugee become a citizen in France?
Naturalisation by declaration is only possible for refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection’s children born in France or arrived in France before turning 13 years-old. Otherwise, their children will either have to lodge an asylum claim of their own or submit a residence permit request.
Does asylum expire?
Refugees and asylees are employment eligible incident to their status and are authorized to work indefinitely because their immigration status does not expire.
How much is the asylum fee?
Under the rules, USCIS will for the first time in its history charge asylum seekers a $50 fee to file for asylum. This fee, which also applies to those in immigration detention, is not waivable under the rule.