The French government has tabled a new immigration bill that is provoking much controversy. The Minister of the Interior, Gérald Darmaninand the Minister of Labor, Employment and Integration, Olivier Dussoptpresented this bill on February 1, 2023. The text will be debated in March in the Senate and in May in the National Assembly. Here's what's new in this bill:
Facilitating evictions :
The bill aims to facilitate the expulsion of foreigners who do not respect the values of the Republic, particularly those who have been sentenced to five or ten years in prison. It will also make it possible to refuse, withdraw or not renew a residence permit in the event of non-compliance with the principles of the Republic.
Simplification of legal procedures :
The government wants to reduce the length of administrative litigation for foreigners by cutting the number of possible appeals from twelve to four.
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Asylum reform :
The bill also aims to reduce the time taken to examine asylum applications from twelve to six months, with the aim of removing those who need to be removed more quickly and better integrating those who can stay.
Better border control :
The French Minister of the Interior wants to combat smugglers more effectively by criminalizing the organized facilitation of the entry and residence of illegal immigrants. Penalties could be up to twenty years in prison.
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Helping refugees :
The bill includes measures to help refugees integrate into French society. A one-year residence permit for "work in high-demand jobs" is created for illegal workers. A new multi-annual "talents - medical and pharmaceutical professions" residence permit has been created for practitioners with qualifications from outside the European Union. Asylum seekers from high-risk countries will be able to work immediately.
