UNHCR Mandate / Resettlement (RST) Appeal → France (OFPRA + CNDA) 🇫🇷
CESEDA + Convention de Genève 1951 + Loi 2018-778 · OFPRA + CNDA + Conseil d'État + Préfecture · Statut de réfugié + Protection subsidiaire + Apatride
- 185,000-485,000 บาท
- Starting Fee
- Transparent pricing
- 60-365 working days
- Turnaround
- Typical delivery
- 168
- Destinations
- Apostille + embassy chain
- 12+
- Years Experience
- Since 2013
- 4.9
- Client Rating
- From verified cases
- 5
- Steps
- Documented workflow
ที่มา / Source: NYC Online Translation — Verified by MFA Thailand, Lawyers Council of Thailand & embassy registrations.
France (OFPRA + CNDA) is governed by OFPRA + CNDA + Conseil d'État + Préfecture — OFPRA interview within 6 months + 1-month CNDA appeal + 10-year protection residence.
Partner network: UNHCR Bangkok, JRS, Asylum Access Thailand, RefugePoint, HIAS, Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service.
France (OFPRA + CNDA) legal framework: CESEDA + Convention de Genève 1951 + Loi 2018-778 — enforced by OFPRA + CNDA + Conseil d'État + Préfecture · program Statut de réfugié + Protection subsidiaire + Apatride. OFPRA interview within 6 months + 1-month CNDA appeal + 10-year protection residence.
Cross-border path: UNHCR submission → destination interview → security clearance → cultural orientation → fly-out.
UNHCR Mandate / Resettlement (RST) Appeal takes 60-365 working days at 185,000-485,000 บาท.
Resettlement placements —cases recorded in our own matter log departed to USA/Canada/Australia/EU 2020-2025 — avg. 18-30 months from filing.
Coverage
How it works — UNHCR Mandate / Resettlement (RST) Appeal → France (OFPRA + CNDA) 🇫🇷
- Map CESEDA + Convention de Genève 1951 + Loi 2018-778
Eligibility / timing / one-year deadline under OFPRA + CNDA + Conseil d'État + Préfecture.
- Evidence + COI
Country-of-origin information to Statut de réfugié + Protection subsidiaire + Apatride standards.
- Filing + interview
Forms + interview prep with OFPRA + CNDA + Conseil d'État + Préfecture.
- Decision + appeal
Decision + appeal within OFPRA + CNDA + Conseil d'État + Préfecture deadlines.
- Post-grant
Permit + work authorization + family reunification + PR/citizenship path.
Frequently asked questions
Which law applies in France (OFPRA + CNDA)?
CESEDA + Convention de Genève 1951 + Loi 2018-778
Governing body?
OFPRA + CNDA + Conseil d'État + Préfecture
Covered program?
Statut de réfugié + Protection subsidiaire + Apatride
Country-specific notes?
OFPRA interview within 6 months + 1-month CNDA appeal + 10-year protection residence.
Acceptance rate?
US 30-40% · Canada 60-70% · Germany 50-60% · UK 70%+ · Japan/Korea <2% · Australia 25-30%.
Interview-to-decision timeline?
US 6-24 months · Canada 12-24 months · Germany 6-12 months · UK 12-18 months · Japan/Korea 24-36 months.
Path to PR/citizenship?
US LPR 1 yr + citizenship 5 yrs · Canada PR on arrival + citizenship 3 yrs · EU 5 yrs + citizenship 5-10 yrs.
Related services
Cross-service questions, answered by the NYC Legal team
484. Can I hire a personal assistant to handle emergency government documents, like reporting a lost passport to the Tourist Police?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
577. Can an agency assist with cross-border debt collection and legal notices for international suppliers?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
498. Do you offer a door-to-door service to get a Certificate of Single Status, notarize it, and DHL it to Australia?
Electronic documents must be traceable to their source, so deliverables ship with an audit trail whenever the receiving party asks for one. Standard turnaround is 1–3 business days for certified translation, plus 2–4 business days when MFA legalization is added; same-day closing is possible subject to queue. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
460. How many days does it take to apply for an International Driving Permit (IDP) for a Thai driving in Europe, and what are the documents?
Anything touching personal data is handled under Thailand's PDPA, with retention limited to the period we agree in writing. If the receiving authority rejects a file for a reason attributable to our work, we correct and re-file it at no additional professional fee. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
485. Can you arrange professional photographers and a wedding venue for an expat while handling the English marriage document legalization for the embassy?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Quotations separate government fees from professional fees line by line, so nothing appears on the invoice that was not in the quote. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
294. Do you offer a complete package for CV translation, cover letter drafting, and Police Clearance application for overseas jobs?
Every certified file passes three hands: a native-speaking translator, a subject-matter reviewer, and the responsible attorney who signs the certification page. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
432. Can a lawyer file a petition to appoint a legal guardian for a foreigner incapacitated by an accident in Thailand?
Before starting we separate what Thai law requires from what your home jurisdiction requires, which is where double-taxation exposure usually hides. Indicative fees: certified translation THB 500–800 per page, consular legalization from THB 400 per stamp, Notary Public from THB 1,500 per signature — always quoted in full before we start. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
515. What are the legal steps to translate a child's birth certificate and obtain custody rights for international relocation after a divorce?
Certification tiers are separated up front — agency Certified True Translation, Notary Public seal, MFA consular legalization, and Apostille (in force for Thailand since 14 Nov 2024). Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.
382. Do you offer copyright and software patent registration to protect the intellectual property of tech startups?
Accounting, tax, property and estate work for foreign nationals is run jointly with our auditors and lawyers so the translated file and the filed file always match. Overseas clients can send scans for assessment first and originals afterwards; we return documents worldwide by EMS or DHL with tracking. Tell us where the document will be used and you will get a plan and a price the same business day.
357. What are the requirements for an ED visa for foreigners wanting to study the Thai language or Muay Thai long-term?
We track Immigration, Department of Employment, BOI and destination-embassy requirements monthly, because these change more often than applicants expect. One coordinator owns the matter end to end and reports progress by LINE or email at the intervals you set. Talk to the NYC Legal team on any business day — you get a working plan, not a generic price list.