want very badly to move to France! :)

If I were you, I'd join a French university to study French. Then you'll be able to work in France if that is your choice. In either way, you'll be integrating yourself with the language and culture while having a GREAT time. Do you have any prospects? Do you have any Friends in France?

The laws are very strict so don't plan on going there expecting to find work. I tried it with my visitors visa and I was shot down each time. They all told me to come back as a student. Hmmm

As for me, I am looking to move there myself. I've studied French in Strasbourg & Toulouse and I've lived in France for a total of 2 yrs. It was a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I've made wonderful friends and although I am back in the states, I haven't stopped thinking of my times abroad.

I signed up for more French classes in Toulouse and I just received my authorization to come back (plan B). Yay!! However, I aim to work there full time. To to this, I'll try to get the skills and talents visa that will allow me to work for any employer according to my profession (plan A). I'll do the paper work for the skills and talents visa at the end of this June.

If you are looking at the school option, look at "rolling admission" options in the larger cities like Toulouse, Bordeaux, Lion....

That's all for now. Feel free to reply.
Chris

hi i am baber memon 22 years boy from pakistan

i read you message but i can get why you want to move from american to any other country and why you come there and get the job you can get everything in your country after that why you want to move.

actually i want to come there so i want to know if there is any problem or anything cause of that you want to move thanks

Hi Baber,

I just want a different quality of life. Finding a job shouldn't be that hard since I program computers. I love old cultures and traditions that are still going on strong. The French culture and language does something do the visitors that....lol The longer you live there the more you think about it. lol I've visited many other countries but I feel more at home in France.

Cheers

Hi Brittney.
How are you doing?
The best and cheapest way to move to France should be in your case as a student. The public schools or colleges are free, the only amount you have to pay is a tiny fee (between 300 and 600€) , than you could get access to the public health insurance, some state aids for a rent. Once settled here, you can apply for a part time job or just to be an English tutor.
Don't hesitate to ask me if you need more information.

sincerely

Hakim

i wish i can also see lots of countries like you its also my dream.
sir i am 22 years boy from pakistan sir i want to move from my country but its very hard to move from here now a days here is very strick rules and condition.

sir i want to know how i can move from here and whats the best way to move from here can you tellme something about this matter.

sir can i get work perment visa if i cant then tell me how i can apply online job any uk or us spain or any europe country.

sir i need your help plz gudie me
thanks

But I am super swamped with my own projects. The best thing I would suggest is to find other people who have what you want to do. I am unsure of the path I'll take but one way or another, I'll get there.

For example, if you want to move to Spain, learn Spanish..... by learning Spanish (or any other language) you'll come in contact with people who can help. You'll need to focus on one thing and move towards that.

Good luck,
Chris

Hey Chris...

I also want to go France,I have friends who are French nationals,but those are living different areas..thought I want to get there.I learnt French at university but not perfect like English,but both have to improve...Anyway I m going to do my master there,do you know what are the cheapest way and easiest way to enter university in France.

Have best time
Nalaka

Hi Nalaka,

I don't think you have to worry too much about the cost of universities in France. They are usually somewhere between 300 and 500 euros per year. As for finding a university, look into www.campusfrance.org You should be able to find what you like from that. If you just want to work in France, look into taking up French language courses in a university of your choice. With that, you'll have the ability to work part time until you find an employer willing to hire you.

Ciao,
Chris

Thanks for your support Chris.it is very helpful.Hope you enjoy France really good..Hope to be friend with you,I ll try to add you via face book..

Have a nice day..
Nalaka

Hi Chris,

Hope, you r doing well, i would like to share some thing after red your comments, basically i like the way you expressed the cultures and traditions in overseas. Even i have done my Master's and Post Masters (pre-doctorate) in French language(literature and translation). i admit your point bcas i have the same thoughts, what you have...
i have been to France for my official purpose, whenever i got the time generally i used to visit country side to get to know more about their culture and costumes and like the culture of france..etc..

we'll discuss more onthis.....
Cheers.....

You should be a "shoe in" if you were to apply for the compétences et talents visa....

http://www.consulfrance-chicago.org/spip.php?article829

Research that visa, you should be able to find lots of resources on the net.

Ciao,
Chris

I've been here in france for the second time.So my visa is a tourist and I would like to shift it in student visa,is that be possible?And ofcourse I would like to enroll in a university to study french but I don't have sufficient amount for my studies.Can you guide me some information.THANKS

I don't think you can switch your visa like that. I was a tourist for 2 years and I tried to switch my tourist visa to a work visa and it was impossible. lol I did find that the French authorities were sympathetic to my 'pain' that they allowed me to extend my stay a few months until I found a job. Sadly, a family emergency called me back home so I wasn't able to see the extension through. I say come back as a student that wants to learn French. It is very important to sign up in a university to get this status... otherwise they'll give you a tourist visa. Then you'll be in the same boat as me. If I am not mistaken, I believe that you will need to apply for this visa in your home country.

You'll need about 600-800 euros per month depending on the town you live in. I suggest you pick a less expensive town just to make your money last (not Paris...lol). Get a letter from a person that states they will help you out with funds even if you do have enough funds.

I hope that helps,
Chris

Thanks Chris..I think Im gonna that...Thanks a lot.

No problem. I am going to do the same thing in a month or so.....

Good luck!
Chris

Hi Chris..you are great suppoter for us as your name !! I want to know your university name?
As you said if it is difficult to shift tourist Visa to student visa,Then what will you do? did you have enough French knowledge when you were applying for student visa or tourist visa..?

Are you in facebook? there are 500 persons in facebook as your name,so couldn't find,if you interesting , add me do nalaka

Have a great day

Nalaka

Hey Nalaka,

I've lived in France for 2 years and I've kept up with the language ever since. I also have documentation to prove my language skills. lol That documentation is so valuable. It can just about open any door towards your goal of coming to France. I'll be going to the Mirail University in Toulouse. It's not a very good or safe university. It's just that they seem to be the only 'official' university in the area that I can go to take French courses.

As I mentioned before, your route is easier if you directly apply for the competence et talents visa. You don't have to go this route that I am taking. As for facebook, sorry but only allow family and friends that I physically met on my account. You understand...

Ciao,
C

Hey Chris,,

As you mentioned if it is better to apply talent Visa, I m working as an audit trainee here,So can I found same job title in France ? or accounts related job part time or full time ?

Why you said university is not save ?

Give me your email add,I ll forward many good university's details in Grenoble,Lyon...

Nalaka