Off topic: Felon wanting to emmigrate to France w/ French Wife

[morgonzobean 0]

Hi there - I have a simple, but likely complicated, question. I am a convicted felon, it was a non-violent offense, I never spent time in jail/prison, I have fully "paid my debt to society"; can I emmigrate to France with my French wife?? Is this at all possible? Can I obtain the equivalency of a work visa? I have my masters in archaeology - dunno if education makes a difference. Helllp! thanks!

[morgonzobean 0]

(I realize this is in the wrong forum, but I can't seem to get any info online or from the French consulate - please help if you can!)

Hi there - I have a simple, but likely complicated, question. I am a convicted felon, it was a non-violent offense, I never spent time in jail/prison, I have fully "paid my debt to society"; can I emmigrate to France with my French wife?? Is this at all possible? Can I obtain the equivalency of a work visa? I have my masters in archaeology - dunno if education makes a difference. Helllp! thanks!

[hikergirl 277]

Someone on this forum might be of use to you: http://www.expatforum.com/articles/visas-permits-and-immigration/france-visas-permits-and-immigration.html

[Inky 1,111]

Well this website is for people going to America, you will probably want to look for another website to get your answers! Generally education doesn't matter its all about money and supporting yourself.

Try this website it has some good information http://www.moving2france.org/visas-and-customs/marriage.html

Also you can try this forum

http://www.expatforum.com

[morgonzobean 0]

thanks for the info - i realize this site is dedicated to those wanting to immigrate here - i'm just taking a chance to see if someone knowledgeable in this subject can help me out as its proven very, very difficult for me to research this.

[Penguin_ie 5,995]

***** Moving from Bringing Family Members to America to Europe Regional forum as there may be some French VJers there who can help *****

[Brother Hesekiel 2,236]

Yes,

much easier than her immigrating to the U.S. The South of France is still on my short list for places to retire, so I understand where you are coming from all too well. The French people just fought to raise the retirement age from 60 to 62, so the social standard in France--combined with the best health care in the world--is so much higher than outsiders can possibly comprehend.

Bon voyage..

[bigdog 376]

http://www.frenchlaw.com/Immigration_Visas.htm French law resource, If it was drug related probably not, good luck.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Duplicate threads have been merged into one. Considering this is not a US immigration question the most appropriate location on this particular website to ask this question is in the regional forums where someone might be familiar with the information the OP requests or can direct him to where he can find the information.

Edited September 9, 2011 by Kathryn41

[EasternDE 35]

Unless it is a very serious felony, I don't think you have to worry about this.

http://www.ofii.fr/faire_venir_son_epoux_se_ses_enfants_en_france_49/family_members_of_a_french_citizen_149.html

If you are married for more than two years, it will be pretty easy and painless.

All you have to do is to go there and then apply to a carte de séjour.

You should contact your french consulate.

I also hope you guys registered your marriage with your french consulate and got le livret de famille ?

Be warned, there is a "integration contract" that you'll have to sign upon arrival.

Basically it means that you have to learn French. You'll be elligible to attend a few classes that will help you to start a new life in France.

If you can, want to go there, or just want to try it out, go.

Like Bob said, I think it's better to grow old in France, or well at least safer.

Free education for your babies also!

But small houses. Can't have it all.