Navigating Delays in Renewing a Student Residence Permit in France: Tips and Experiences
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- 9 déc. 2024
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09/12/2024
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Hello, has anyone experienced issues with renewing a student residence permit (renouvellement de titre de séjour étudiant)? I applied for a new permit three months before my current one expired. Instead of receiving the renewed permit, I was given an attestation de prolongation valid for only one month. However, even after the expiration of that attestation, my permit has still not been renewed.
I’ve sent over 15 emails to the préfecture over the past three months, but they either don’t respond or send automated replies. When they do respond, they simply say something like: "We understand that you would like to know the status of your application. We ask you to be patient while awaiting your attestation." Then, nothing further happens. ANEF keeps directing me back to the préfecture, but I’m stuck in this loop. Has anyone dealt with something similar, particularly with the Préfecture de Caen? Any advice would be appreciated.
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It seems odd to get only automated messages. Normally when you use the Contact Us button on the prefecture website (be sure to include your numéro étranger), the prefecture gets back in a week or so with details concerning your specific situation and the status of your application.
Usually, the agent in charge of our dossier has to take note and generate one then send it to you on the site. From my experience, I had to send a couple of messages after my prolongation expired on the ANEF site before it was generated. It took like a week.
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I understand your frustration with the situation regarding your titre de séjour étudiant renewal. This is unfortunately a common issue that many international students face, especially with the préfecture de Caen. Here are some steps you can take to try to resolve this situation:
Contact Options
1. Email: Continue emailing pref-etudiants-etrangers@calvados.gouv.fr, but try to send a concise, polite message every 2 weeks rather than multiple emails[7].
2. Phone: Call the préfecture at 02 31 30 64 00 during their opening hours (Monday to Friday, 8:45 AM to 4:00 PM)[5]. Be persistent, as lines may be busy.
3. In-person Visit: If possible, try to visit the préfecture in person at Rue Saint-Laurent, 14038 CAEN Cedex[5]. Bring all relevant documents and your attestation de prolongation.
Alternative Solutions
1. University Assistance: Contact your university's international office. They may be able to intervene on your behalf or provide additional guidance.
2. Legal Aid: Consider seeking help from a local legal aid organization or an immigration lawyer specializing in student visas.
3. Ombudsman (Défenseur des droits): If you've exhausted other options, you can file a complaint with the French Ombudsman about the administrative delay.
Important Points
Keep Documentation: Save all correspondence and proof of your attempts to contact the préfecture.
Maintain Legal Status: Even if your attestation has expired, continue your studies and don't leave France, as you've initiated the renewal process before your previous titre expired[1].
Be Patient: Unfortunately, processing delays are common. The préfecture is likely dealing with a high volume of applications.
Remember, as long as you applied for renewal before your previous titre de séjour expired, you are generally allowed to remain in France while awaiting a decision[1].
However, travel outside France during this period is not advisable.
If the situation persists without resolution, consider escalating the matter to higher authorities or seeking legal counsel to protect your rights as a student in France.
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