Tag #French Immigration Policy

What are the immediate consequences of Retailleau's new circular on the regularization of undocumented workers in France?

French Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau issued a new circular on January 23rd, instructing prefects to tighten regulations on regularizing undocumented workers. While not changing the criteria for "admission exceptionnelle au séjour" (AES), the circular emphasizes AES as an exceptional measure, not the standard path to residency. This represents a shift from the previous Valls circular, which promoted a more balanced approach.