To be checked first
- Full decision and date of notification
- Ways and time limits for appeal
- Possible presence of an obligation to leave the territory
- Missing fact or document
High risk · Verified: 2026-07-26
Refusal of residence permit or closure of the file
Distinguish regularizable file, administrative appeal and urgent litigation.
Evidence to be kept
- Full decision
- Proof of notification
- Copy of initial folder
- Numbered bordereau of new evidence
Action scale
Do not start with the toughest level: choose according to facts, document and delay.
1
Immediately.
Qualifying the decision
- Read pattern and device
- Distinguish error of fact and legal issue
- Note the last day of the appeal
2
If a supplement or new filing is possible without compromising an urgent appeal.
Error or piece regularizable
- Ask for a written explanation
- Prepare the correct piece
- Do not give up the use without analysis
3
Whether it is relevant and within the time limit indicated.
Ex gratia remedy
- Address him to the author
- Answer the specific reasons
- Attach decision and voucher
Sources of this step
Mail for this step
AppealsMail draft
Ex gratia proceedings relating to residence
When to use: Only after reading the decision and its remedies and deadlines; this model does not replace a legal analysis.
Consignee: Author of the decision — usually the prefect
Text in French
Subject matter: Subject matter: Ex gratia appeal against the decision of [date]
Madam, Mr. Prefect, I appeal ex gratia against the decision of [date], notified on [date of notification], concerning [subject matter of decision]. I request a review of my situation on the following grounds: 1. [fact error or item not taken into account] 2. [legal element or relevant document] 3. [consequences and current situation] I attach the contested decision and the numbered supporting documents. This appeal shall be brought within the time limit specified by the notification. Accept, Madam, Mr Prefect, my respectful greetings. [First Name] [Address] [Foreign number]
Before sending, replace all fields in square brackets and remove unnecessary personal data.
Official sources
In case of deviation, use the source and document specific to your procedure.
4
In case of OQTF, short period, risk of removal or major rights.
Avocat/juridiction
- Don't wait for grace without checking the litigation
- Consult a specialist
- Keep proof of appeal
Time and urgency
The delay depends on the decision and can be short. Use the date of receipt and remedies.
Avoid
- Don't sum up the memory decision
- No emotional text without response to reasons
- A new filing does not necessarily replace the appeal
Signs of result
- Time limit
- Each pattern receives an answer
- Traceable remedy
- Provisional residence status included
Official sources
In case of deviation, use the source and document specific to your procedure.
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