2007-10-21 02:45:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
France is most certainly a far better country than it is given credit for. From day one of the French Revolution, slavery was outlawed.
Try the French Embassy in Washington DC
Embassy of France in the U.S.Information resource center on France maintained by the Press and Communication Office of the Embassy of France in Washington.
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/
Going to France - http://www.ambafrance-us.org/visitingfrance/
Contact - http://www.ambafrance-us.org/contactus.asp
Consulates - http://www.ambafrance-us.org/intheus/consulates.asp
France in the US - http://www.ambafrance-us.org/intheus/index.asp
If Washington DC is too far away from where you live, try the French Consulates link above.
This next website deals specifically with Americans moving to France and becoming Citizens of France.
Become a French Citizen - Americans in France Resource for people that would like to live or travel in France. Learn about French culture, driving, trains, people, government, politics, etc..
http://www.americansinfrance.net/QAndA/Become-a-French-Citizen.cfm
France libre
FRENCH REVOLUTION
Liberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French RevolutionLiberty, Equality, Fraternity: Exploring the French Revolution, With 12 Topical Essays, 250 Images, 350 Text Documents, 13 Songs, 13 Maps, a Timeline, ...
http://www.chnm.gmu.edu/revolution
French Revolution - MSN EncartaFrench Revolution, major transformation of the society and political system of France, lasting from 1789 to 1799. During the course of the Revolution,...
http://www.encarta.msn.com/encyclopedia_761557826/French_Revolution.html
vive la France
2007-10-21 03:03:11 · answer #1 · answered by Dragoner 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I'd like to know what Lorenzo bases his comment on. I know many, many, many French people, and they all like Americans. I've visited France many times and never been treated with anything less than kindness and respect.
Anyway, back to the question. I'm 99% positive that unless you have French ancestry (and can prove it) you can't get French citizenship. However, if you can get a job there and become a productive member of society, eventually you should be able to get permanent residency.
Go here for info about losing or giving up US citizenship.
http://travel.state.gov/law/citizenship/citizenship_778.html
This site says you can obtain French citizenship.
http://www.gofrench.com/expats/frenchcitizen.htm
The best thing to do is probably to check with the French consulate.
http://www.ambafrance-us.org/intheus/consulates.asp
2007-10-21 03:15:52 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You apply for a visa, you move to France, you establish residency, you fulfill the French citizenship requirements, and apply for citizenship. When you are accepted, if you wish to be orderly and effectively communicative, you advise the US that you have changed your citizenship. BTW, are you aware that France is on the way back to being a Democracy, leaving Socialism? PS, don't EVER get a blood transfusion in France! It might be the last thing you do, as France managed to kill most of their hemophiliacs with transfusions of infected blood, but I guess that's what you pay for trying to live in a better country.
2007-10-21 03:41:04 · answer #3 · answered by marconprograms 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NO, please don't. I took on another citizenship and am living abroad, but did not have to give up my U.S. citizenship. France is a beautiful country, I'd say more so than the States for as much as I can tell, but they have their problems too. I have friends that are moving out of France. There are a lot of problems with anti-semitism there, I read of incidents on the street happening often. Even if you aren't at all Jewish, that should signal something. Please investigate, spend a long amount of time in a country and really get to know the culture so that you can be prepared to do something as drastic as that. I mean, do you really want to be able to give that up? In spite of the fact that I don't feel quite at home in the States anymore, I wouldn't want to have to make the choice to call myself a 'former American'. Just please, give it much thought.
2007-10-21 06:03:31 · answer #4 · answered by miriam_eesti 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take the advice of Dragoner and don't look back. Remember also that you made the choice so don't cry
that you want to return to the United States when you find out France isn't that great. Also if you have ever worked donate your Social Security money to an immigrant that is here or coming. Every country has its problems, some more than others, but alot has to do with foreigners that don't understand what to expect. Good Luck, we don't need people that aren't willing to support their country. ( maybe you're not even a US citizen)
2007-10-21 06:06:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
you could to migrate with none concern offering you could tutor which you would be able to help your self financially. The French additionally are sticklers for immigrants to learn French fluently so greater useful initiate your classes in good time. For immigration they are going to in all probability anticipate you to deposit a bond of a few form as protection. I propose you telephone or bypass to the closest French Embassy or Legation and communicate the concern at length, get all the required varieties (there'll be a lot, this is the ecu!) Bon danger!
2016-10-04 06:57:38 · answer #6 · answered by mattsson 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Talk to people in France and go to their embassy. If you don't like it here by all means go. We have enough people that are causing trouble due to wanting more than the US can give them. Handouts mostly and I hope any and all Americans who feel as you do take your example and get on the next plane out.
2007-10-21 09:13:17 · answer #7 · answered by Ms.L.A. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Immigrate to France, and simply don't return to the USA, or you can rennounce your citizenship in a variety of ways (see link below)
2007-10-21 03:06:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Two reasons for my response to your question. Neither of which is an answer to your question.
The first reason is to simply say that I agree with you about France being a better country. Just wish I could afford to live there.
Since you don't allow E-mails, I'm resorting to this method in order to commend you for your answer to the question about "fun facts" about Titanic.
Remarkable. Probably the best answer I've viewed on this website, obviously extremely well researched, and thank you for it.
An admiring,
Wotan
2007-10-21 04:34:55 · answer #9 · answered by Alberich 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Australia is a even better country!!!
2007-10-21 02:54:51 · answer #10 · answered by Gemini7 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋