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mmonchee

Hello everyone,


I am currently living in Paris on a student visa. I have been living here for about a year and a half. My initial titre de sejour/visa was renewed for about 18 months because at that time I was registered for French Classes at one of the approved language schools. My visa is due for renewal again in April. I have taken all the french class levels needed, next would be to take classes to prepare for university. I am an older person with multiple degrees, including a Masters degree and have no intention of going back to university.


I was hoping to obtain a job by now and maybe change my visa from student to work visa but I have not been very fortunate; more so due to the fact that I no longer want to work in my current field of expertise. I am willing to apply to a skilled program for a year or so to get a certification or lisence in the Fashion merchandising or Tourism/Hotel industry. Does anyone know of such programs or any other short, not too expensive programs I can register for that will qualify me for a visa reewal???


Another question, if I get a CDD job can I apply for a work visa or must it be a CDI???

Myrtille319

@mmonchee


Good morning!


I cannot tell you about the first part of your message (enrolling in further studies)


Obviously CDI is the ideal (even for locals) but unfortunately it has become very rare.


With a CDD, you can receive a SHORT time visa, and you will have to leave France at the end of such job. If you quit or get fired during said CDD, you will have to leave France.


Here, again, the employer in France will have to prove that there is no suitable worker in France and in the UE.


I would believe that until relevant work short time visa is being processed, you will have to be out of France. However, I am not sure although it would make sense to me.


I wish you to succeed :)


Also thanks to explain how difficult it is to be allowed to work abroad (despite your higher education in France).


May it be read by all those believing things are easy, that the only thing is to arrive abroad with a suitcase and look for a job! 


Best of luck!

mmonchee

Thank you for the information.


Yes, it is not very easy. Even in industries where they want fluent English speakers and low level jobs. Maybe it is because they are saturated by applicants, but what always seem confusing to me is how all these employers keep complaining about hiw people don't want to work and they can't find good workers to hire.


Well, thanks for your good wishes. The journey continues.

Myrtille319


    Thank you for the information. Yes, it is not very easy. Even in industries where they want fluent English speakers and low level jobs. Maybe it is because they are saturated by applicants, but what always seem confusing to me is how all these employers keep complaining about hiw people don't want to work and they can't find good workers to hire. Well, thanks for your good wishes. The journey continues.        -@mmonchee

Hi  Mmonchee!

It is difficult also for the French.

A lot of employers look for "moutons à 5 pattes".  They want high level diplomas, minimum of 5 years "successful" experience, and of course as young as possible to offer them not much more than the minimum salary.

If not hired for lack of experience, how the heck can people get experience 1f609.svg.

Since you would like to enroll in a program to have your student visa renewed, do search through Google and consorts!

Best wishes

PS: I have found:

There is also a school at La Défense.

mmonchee

Thanks for the school reference.

Myrtille319

Good morning!

I only spent a couple of minutes to read through so I do not know details. What struck me though is that it's rather expensive.

Just when searching, I saw that there seem to be a lot of such programs in Italy. Probably there are some in English. If so, maybe you study in Italy and then you look for a job in France. You will of course need a work visa to France but your (Italian) diploma will help you.

It may sound crazy but your situation now in France is rather uncomfortable and stressful. I can imagine. I had one situation like this abroad, had no other choice than lot leave country as I did not want to be illegal with all the consequences.

Take care! :)

mmonchee

@Myrtille319 Thank youu for the information and advice.

Myrtille319


    @Myrtille319 Thank youu for the information and advice.        -@mmonchee

I am aware that what I am saying is not easy but it could be a way.

Italy has a good reputation in the field and I expect them to have English language programs for foreign students.

Instead of "galérer" with your French visa, studying for a diploma in a close country would not be a waste of time and when finished, you could be more easily offered a job in France..

It is just an idea..

Take care! :)

Have just found a list of  schools in Italy (they offer courses in English).

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