The Autorisation Provisoire de Séjour (APS) for recent graduates — allowing international graduates to remain in France to seek employment aligned with their qualifications — was extended from 12 to 24 months from 1 January 2025. Accessible after a master's-level or professional-license qualification.
International graduates of French higher-education institutions.
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