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Student in France, I landed a permanent contract and filed a status change request. My APS expires March 22, 2026 — do I have additional time during processing?
Julieconfidence 82%
Per Art. R. 431-15-1 of the CESEDA, if you file a complete status-change application through ANEF before your APS expires, a processing-extension certificate (attestation de prolongation d'instruction) is issued: it extends your right to stay while the file is reviewed. Two conditions: the file must be complete and filed on time. Important: a simple receipt isn't enough if the file is incomplete.
Articles used
Art. R. 431-15-1
Code on entry, residence and asylum rights of foreign nationals
Legifrance
Art. R5221-3
Labor Code
Legifrance
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attestation-APS.pdf
And for the right to work while I wait?
Julieconfidence 76%
Right to stay and right to work are legally distinct. Art. R5221-3 of the Labor Code makes work authorization conditional on the explicit mention printed on the document: without it, you can stay but not work. Confirm the wording with the prefecture before signing.
Articles used
Art. R5221-3
Labor Code
Legifrance
€0.11
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02How it works
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03Common situations
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You received a document you don't understand. A deadline is approaching. You're hesitant to pay €100–300 for a question that might be simple.
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The question
My landlord refuses to return my security deposit after 3 months. What can I do?
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Quick Analysis
•The landlord must return the deposit within a reasonable time.
•You can send a formal notice letter.
•As a last resort, you can take them to court.
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Deep Analysis
The applicable rule
Points to watch
Possible steps
The applicable rule
The landlord has a maximum of 2 months after handing back the keys to return the deposit (Art. 22 Law 89-462). Beyond that, they owe 10% of the monthly rent per month of delay started.
Points to watch
Past the 2-month deadline, the law provides that an unreturned deposit is increased by penalties; no additional time is foreseen for the landlord.
Possible steps
In this situation, the step generally taken is a formal notice by registered letter citing Art. 22 of Law 89-462; absent a reply, the tribunal judiciaire can be seized (simplified procedure if under €10,000).
What only Pro does
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05Frequently asked questions
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Julie queries public French legal databases (Légifrance, service-public.fr, Code du travail numérique) and systematically cites the texts she relies on so you can verify them.
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