The new rules effectively cut in half the number of occupations open to non-Europeans. European Union nationals can usually acquire ten-year visas and permits to work. People from outside the EU usually get short-term visas without automatic permission to work.
The overall goal is to reduce the number of legal immigrants coming to France annually from 200,000 to 180,000. About 20,000 people are allowed to enter France on work visas each year and another 15,000 for family unification. Gueant also plans to step up efforts to remove illegal aliens and expel aliens convicted of a felony.
Last November, there were reports of protests from international students who were educated in France but refused work permits and being asked to leave the country. At the time, Guéant said, "The right to study in France does not equal the right to work in France."
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The US needs to pay attention to France. America needs a moratorium on ALL immigration until we get our own house in order.
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