Americans in France: The new French budget and how hard will language tests be?
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The newsletter for Americans in France highlights new stricter language requirements imposed by upcoming immigration laws. A Senate report indicates that nearly 300,000 individuals will need to meet these requirements, with up to 60,000 at risk of failing the B2 language tests, which are crucial for residency and citizenship. An experiment by France Télévisions shows even native citizens struggled with the tests, signaling potential challenges ahead for foreign residents. The article reassures readers about exemptions available for certain groups, aiming to clarify concerns amid rising geopolitical tensions.
The upcoming changes to French immigration rules, including stricter language requirements, could potentially affect around 60,000 people unable to meet the new B2 test.
France Télévisions conducted an experiment revealing that while some passed the B2 test requirement for citizenship, several French citizens also struggled despite their education.
As geopolitical tensions rise, the French government is advocating for enhanced European security while implementing new language requirements for immigrants.
Many could be concerned about new language test requirements; however, exemptions are available, diluting the potential impact on many applicants.
Read at The Local France
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