What basic procedure is used to obtain a temporary work permit?
Under the standard procedure, the French employer prepares the petition, often with the assistance of French counsel. The petition involves submission of the employee’s (and accompanying family’s) personal documents and diplomas, with sworn translation if not in French, with letters/certifications from the French employer explaining the need for the foreign worker, and information regarding the lodging of the employee and an undertaking to pay Immigration Office (OMI) dues. This file is presented to the DDTEFP. At the same time, a job posting is made at the regional French Unemployment Office (ANPE). A certification of job posting for five weeks is then submitted to the DDTEFP, who then rules on the application. If accompanying family is involved (spouse and children), a file is also sent to the regional welfare authority (DDASS). The DDTEFP thereafter sends the approved file to the OMI, who performs a cursory review and then forwards the file to the French Consulate abroad. The employ
