Quotas, abolition of land rights… what does the immigration law contain?

They did it. The immigration bill was finally adopted by Parliament on Tuesday 19 December. A much harsher text than the one rejected on 11 December. A law appreciated by the National Group, which speaks of “ ideological victory “.

Nevertheless, many voices were raised against the vote of this new legislation. How associations like it La Cimadewho mentioned a “ the most repressive and oppressive text written in the last 40 years on the subject of immigration, signaling a terrible shift outside the republican sphere “. Or the League for Human Rights, which denounces a text” inhumane and dangerous “.

Overview of the main measures of this text adopted a 349 votes in favor and 186 against in the National Assembly.

Setting quotas

This immigration law provides for the establishment of refugee “quotas”, established by Parliament. Their aim is to limit the number of foreigners admitted to France, excluding asylum seekers, for the next three years. If it is deemed “unconstitutional” by the government, the latter however, it decided to integrate this measure.

Tightening of family reunions

This law also seeks to impose a tightening of family reunification. The applicant’s length of stay increased to 24 months (compared to 18 previously). The minimum age of the spouse is now set at 21 rather than 18, and the spouse must have resources “stable, regular and sufficient”as well as health coverage.

Reintroduction of the crime of illegal residence

Removed in 2012 below Francois Hollandethe crime of illegal residence is restored. It is expected to facilitate the expulsion of foreigners convicted of misdemeanors or crimes punishable by three years or more in prison. The expected sanction is set at 3,750 euros in fine.

Elimination of social assistance

Parliament also voted in favor on Tuesday the end of the payment of certain social benefits to foreigners present in France for less than five years. Now family allowances, APL or even personalized autonomy allowances (APA) will be granted. under conditions for non-working foreigners.

Loss of nationality

Another measure which delights the right and the far right : The Immigration Law provides for the loss of citizenship for dual citizens convicted of premeditated murder against any person holding public authority, i.e. police officers or gendarmes.

Land rights abolished

For people born in France to foreign parents, land law no longer exists more automatic obtain French citizenship. From now on the interested party will have to request it between the ages of 16 and 18. Furthermore, if a person in this situation is convicted of a crime, naturalization of him will become impossible.

Deposit for foreign students

The law has obtained the institution, except in some cases, of a bail to be presented by foreigners requesting a “student” residence permit. At the microphone of France Inter this Wednesday 20 December Elizabeth Borne was unable to provide the amount of this deposit, citing “ 10 euros or 20 euros ”, without further details.

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