29/10/2024
Question that inspired this post(posted on 29/10/2024):
I have a question about my daughter’s problem with her 1er Demande de Titre de Séjour from Visa mineur.
The problem is that she turned 19 years old, a student in La Fac de Droit, we asked her nationality last year because we were told to do that but the dossier hasn’t moved ever since. Another person told me last week that it’s normal because she should’ve asked her 1er demande de titre de séjour first. She lost her DCEM when she was 17yo in a bus and we have no trace of its existence. Now so stressed and worried, I browsed with her in the ANEF site about the demande pour titre de séjour, but I don’t know which one to choose, she doesn’t seem to fit the criteria everywhere.
Please I need some advice from anyone who has had the same experience or has heard of another similar situation as ours and we need guidance. Do I need a lawyer for this??? Her visa expires soon and she won’t be able to enrol in the next school year if she can’t present at least a récépissé in the university.
Top Answers
"I think this matter will be dealt with by the prefecture not online. Was the loss of the document DCEM ever recorded anywhere, when was that, and why have not attempted to have one reissued."
"She should have obtained her own titre de sejour at 18. The problem now is that she does not have a legal document to state she is a legal resident so her dossier for Nationality at some point may well be refused. She needs to go to the Prefecture or make RDV asap."
"Prefecture! Tout de suite! don’t put it off another day. Keep calling walk up to the door forget about online unless it’s easy because honestly, everything is always three months from now. This is actually a situation you’ve got to get sorted out and they will be much nicer the sooner you go. There will be some record of her somewhere in the system. I wish you the best. Best of luck."
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Based on your situation, here are some suggestions:
Your daughter should apply for her first titre de séjour (residence permit) as soon as possible, even if her nationality application is pending. The two processes are separate.
For the titre de séjour application, she should apply as a student. On the ANEF website, look for the option "Étudiant" or "Student" under first-time residence permit applications.
The lost DCEM (Document de Circulation pour Étranger Mineur) is not critical for her current application, as she is now an adult. However, you may want to report its loss to the préfecture for record-keeping purposes.
Given her age and student status, she likely falls under the category of "Étudiant" for her first titre de séjour application. The main requirements usually include:
Proof of enrollment in a French educational institution
Proof of financial resources
Valid passport
Proof of address in France
It's important to apply before her current visa expires. Even if the process is not completed before expiration, starting the application should provide her with a récépissé (receipt) that will allow her to stay legally in France and enrol for the next school year.
While a lawyer is not strictly necessary, given the complexity of your situation (pending nationality application, age over 18, expiring visa), it might be helpful to consult with an immigration lawyer or a specialized association for guidance.
Contact her university's international student office for support. They often have experience with such situations and can provide guidance or resources.
If you encounter difficulties with the online application, you can seek assistance at a "point d'accueil numérique" at your local préfecture or sous-préfecture.
Remember, it's crucial to act quickly to ensure she maintains legal status in France. If you're unsure about any step in the process, don't hesitate to seek professional advice or contact the préfecture directly for clarification.
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