France Tightens Family Immigration

Filed in archive Europe on July 4, 2007

In September, the French parliament is expected to consider an immigration bill that makes it harder for family-based immigration.

Key provisions include:

1. French language and "values" test;
2. Financial ability of the sponsor to care for the family; and
3. Agreement to integrate children into French society.

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