Exceptional shortage-occupation regularisation runs through 2026

Article L435-4 creates a temporary exceptional-admission route available through 31 December 2026. An applicant must, among other conditions, have worked at least 12 months during the preceding 24 months in listed shortage work, currently hold a listed job and show three years of uninterrupted residence in France. The prefect retains discretion: meeting those facts does not create an automatic right to a permit.