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A bill ratifying the new social security agreement between France and Morocco has been submitted to the Senate along with the protocol annex dated October 22, 2007.
France and Morocco are bound by the general social security agreement of July 9, 1965, completed by various documents, particularly the additional administrative arrangement of February 4, 1983 relating to old age insurance and life insurance.

This contractual arrangement, which primarily targeted Moroccan laborers coming to work in France who, most often, left family members in Morocco, no longer corresponded to the current state of relations with Morocco.
This is why negotiations were begun to sign a new agreement on October 22, 2007 that extends, updates and consolidates in a single document the provisions of laws previously divided according to categories or risks.

Something new in the future concerning family allowances for foreign employees! A new circular from the family allowance fund confirmed the fact that foreigners in possession of the “Skills and Talents” permit will be eligible for French family benefits.

In principle, this residence permit will prove that the recipient is a legal resident, but also the beneficiaries for whom the allowances are paid.

Circular CNAF No. 2009-025 of December 2, 2009 and Ministerial Letter of October 12, 2009

Nationals of Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro may travel without a visa in the Schengen space starting on December 19, 2009.

Given the delay in implementing biometric passports, nationals of Albania, Bosnia and Kosovo are not affected by this decision.

European regulation No. 539/2001, Annex I and decision of November 20, 2009

Processing data related to issuing visas is now computerized.

Order of November 24, 2009

Harmonization of the visa application processing process in the European Union following the adoption of a community visa code applies to uniform visas for transits and stays planned in the territory of the member States for a maximum of three months over a six-month period.

It clarifies the notion of “first entry” in the Schengen space;
Specifies whether the visa may have limited territorial validity;
Mentions the obligation for the consular and diplomatic authorities to explain refusal decisions by justifying the decision using one of the eleven possible reasons.

European regulation No. 539/2001, March 15, 2001: JOUE, No. L 81, March 21; Regulation No. 1683/95, May 29, 1995: JOUE, No. L 164, July 14;
Regulation No. 333/2002, December 18, 2002: JOUE, No. L 53, February 23; regulation adopted on June 25, 2009;
Regulation No. 810/2009, July 13, 2009: JOUE, L 243, September 15).

The spouse of a French national seeking a long stay visa is obligated to take tests concerning his or her knowledge of French or the values of the French Republic.

On June 30, 2009, 3,390 people had received language training dispensed by the Alliance Française and the French cultural institutes (in Morocco, Tunisia, Senegal, Mali and Canada). On September 1, 2009, the system will be extended to 22 new countries (70% of migrants).

Ministerial response No. 52187: JOANQ, August 25, 2009

Visas longer than 90 days are issued to the foreign spouse of a French national wishing to live in France, to students, employees, temporary workers and visitors.

The foreign national must fill out the OFII (French Office for Immigration and Integration) form, which will be validated by the consular service.
When crossing the border, it is important for the foreign national to have his or her passport stamped upon entering France. As of his or her arrival, steps will need to be taken with the OFII of his or her place of residence in France.

Decree No. 2009-477 of April 27, 2009

A new residence card will now be issued to foreigners who make an “exceptional economic contribution” to France.

However, this ten-year residence permit may be withdrawn if the commitment on the basis of which this card was issued “has not been initiated within one year following the date of issue.”
The two conditions to be satisfied are “creating or protecting (or making a commitment along these lines) an investment in tangible or intangible fixed assets of at least 10 million euros in the territory of France.”

Decree No. 2009-1114 of September 11, 2009

Temporary “employee” or “temporary worker” residence cards may be issued for exceptional admission for residency under certain conditions such as:

1) significant length of residence in France;
2) prior work in a declared job;
3) the desire for social integration (particularly through work);
4) comprehension of the French language;
5) professional qualification.

A foreign worker (excluding Algerian and Tunisian nationals) whose status is illegal must make his or her request for regularization to the prefecture in possession of an employment contract or a job offer. If the job offered appears on the lists mentioned by the order of January 18, 2008 or by a bilateral migration management agreement, it will be considered as presenting “recruitment problems justifying the non-opposability of employment.” Otherwise, it is up to the DDTEFP (departmental office for labor, employment and vocational training) to assess the recruiting problems based on the “regional” employment situation.

Circular No. IMIK0900092C of October 23, 2009

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Mandatory unemployment enrollment for employees working for an employer whose business does not have any establishment in France and description of the penalties.

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