Everyday Law · Conseil d'État
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AI illustrationA man wants to stay in France but faces deportation. Can the prefect refuse him residency?
Your callCan the prefect deny someone's request for residency and order them to leave France?
TL;DR
- 1A man from Mali applied for residency in France but was denied by the local prefect, who ordered him to leave the country.
- 2He argued that the decision ignored his education and potential contribution to society, claiming a right to stay due to personal circumstances.
- 3The prefect said there was no compelling reason to allow him to stay, citing a lack of strong family ties in France.



