@rjc89
American expat in France
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American, Single
Speaks English is my mother tongue French (intermediate)
Registration: 10 January 2017
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OFII acknowlegement of documents by Desertsailors
We're here on a visa de sejour for 1 year. Its 5 weeks since we sent documents but no notification of receipt. Have emailed but no response and can't get through by phone. Is this normal? Wouldn't worry so much but we'll be away a ...
Hi rhealejeune, I assume you are talking about the Carte Vitale. You can obtain the Carte Vitale if you submit to your health insurance some documents, usually including a RECENT birth certificate and some other identity documents. I tried to use my ... Read More
Looking for work in Lyon, France! by jjeeff
Hello everyone! My name is Jeff and I have been teaching in Bangkok, Thailand for the past year. It's been a wonderful experience that I will never forget, but its time for a new chapter. I have been traveling France and absolutely fell in love ...
Another side note: as a holder of a titre de sejour, I have the right to work here in France. You do not have this right on a tourist visa and that would be a showstopper right off the bat. There might be ways of finding a job and getting paid ... Read More
Looking for work in Lyon, France! by jjeeff
Hello everyone! My name is Jeff and I have been teaching in Bangkok, Thailand for the past year. It's been a wonderful experience that I will never forget, but its time for a new chapter. I have been traveling France and absolutely fell in love ...
No problem - I have a long stay student visa "titre de sejour" that is valid for the entire school year. Since you have teaching experience and you're also a native English speaker, I think you will be able to find jobs here in Lyon. ... Read More
OFII acknowlegement of documents by Desertsailors
We're here on a visa de sejour for 1 year. Its 5 weeks since we sent documents but no notification of receipt. Have emailed but no response and can't get through by phone. Is this normal? Wouldn't worry so much but we'll be away a ...
I think it is completely normal. I am here on a student visa, visa long stay "title de sejour." I arrived Sept 26th and I just finalized my paperwork two weeks ago. Nobody at my school seemed to think it was unusual. I think I received a ... Read More
Looking for work in Lyon, France! by jjeeff
Hello everyone! My name is Jeff and I have been teaching in Bangkok, Thailand for the past year. It's been a wonderful experience that I will never forget, but its time for a new chapter. I have been traveling France and absolutely fell in love ...
Hi Jeff, Can you clarify for me what field it is that you have experience in? I have been living in Lyon for the past 5-6 months. If you mean to teach English, I think Lyon is a good place to try. There appears to be a good demand for English ... Read More
French Courses - How do government language programs work? by PeterTurn31
I am starting my life in Lyon with my French wife. Does anyone know what the Government language programs are for french and how they work? Do they just pay for it and you go to a place of your choice? Thank you any help would be great. -Peter
Thanks for the information! I would say I have an "intermediate" level and improving but there's still difficulties with unexpected questions, limited vocabulary, and with oral comprehension. I will definitely look into it! Ryan Read More
French Courses - How do government language programs work? by PeterTurn31
I am starting my life in Lyon with my French wife. Does anyone know what the Government language programs are for french and how they work? Do they just pay for it and you go to a place of your choice? Thank you any help would be great. -Peter
Hello :) I'm new to Lyon (3 months) and I wanted to ask if I am reading this correctly... The French government will give 180 hours of free French lessons to non-EU members? I'm American, taking French classes L'Université ... Read More