The French government has been accused of doing some of the new language tests for foreigners trying to stay in the country, in order to make even their own citizens fail.
The impact report on the new immigration law, expected to come into effect by the end of the year, suggested that stricter requirements could lead to stricter requirements for denying permission to stay in France.
The test, which costs around 100 euros (£83.20), is part of a bill passed a year ago, with stricter border controls and stricter measures to expel foreign migrants. Included. The Minister argues that its main purpose is to promote greater integration of foreigners.
Previously, those applying for the Cult des Sejours – documents allowing them to stay in France – had to sign an “integrated agreement” and promise to learn French. Only those applying for French nationality or long-term residency are required to take the language test.
The law requires people to apply to paper at least French levels for secondary school students, ages 11-15. Those seeking papers that remain for longer or for nationality applications are needed to demonstrate greater capabilities.
Franceinfo’s research suggested that the required level challenges even native speakers. Ten French volunteers were dispatched, including literary students who had five years of backcaraulett higher education, to sit down a test looking for someone to face. Five failed the written exam and passed verbally, but two failed to reach the level required to obtain their nationality.
Félix Guyon of Thot School, which helps refugees and asylum seekers learn French, said:
Senat’s Senate’s Law Impact Report suggests that it will apply to more than 330,000 people in the first year, of which around 60,000 people will fail language tests and are expected to be entitled to stay in France. . Retracted.
“If foreigners have been legally resident in France for several years and can’t speak French, that’s because they haven’t tried their best,” conservative home minister Bruno Letterou said last month.
According to the text, anyone applying for nationality can “provide evidence at the level of language, at least understand the essential context of a concrete or abstract subject on complex tests, and communicate voluntarily. , in many different kinds, can be clearly and in detail. The subject matter.
Didier Leschi, executive director of the French Office for Immigration Integration, said France only matches the requirements of its neighbouring countries, including Germany.
He said: “The whole system is designed to help people to give them a sense of responsibility and integrate. You have to have faith in people. They reach the lowest level and renew their residence permit. I’ve had three years in it.”
Marianne, born in Comoros but has lived in France for over a decade and worked as a cleaner, told Frenchford: I’m not researching in France and I don’t have the level I need. ”
Chloe Odent, the association’s coordinator and teacher, speaks out loud.
The date on which the order will take effect has not been determined yet. Most retirees over the age of 65 are expected to be exempt, as are those who apply or renew their annual visitor card.
Known as the Act to Control and Improve Integration of Immigration, the law was written by former Home Minister Gerald Dalmanin and passed in January 2024. Emmanuel Macron and his government viewed this as a shift to the right.
