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kokopelli69
Joined 2007
Posts: 11

Is there a hiring delay for foreigners in France?

11 years ago

Hey guys,

I wonder if you can help figure out something. I was under the impression that a foreigner in France would not be allowed to apply for a job unless the job has been listed on the national Pôle Emploi site for 3 months. Once the 3 months is over, the foreigner would be able to apply.

Did anyone hear of this ? If so, can you please send me keywords and/or references.

I've been working in France for almost 3 years and I would like to move to Paris and find a job in computer programming. I have a titre de séjour and I am working under a CDI contract. In theory, it shouldn't be too difficult to find something but this one “unsaid rule” is bugging me. From what I can tell, if the employer really wants to hire you, they'll list the posting in such a way so that only you would be qualified to get it.

Do you think this restriction (if it exists) would apply for people with professions on the famous '15 professions open to foreigners list' ? See http://www.leparisien.fr/economie/projet-les-15-metiers-qui-resteront-ouverts-a-l-immigration-25-07-2011-1544937.php

Thanks guys for your help

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