Loi Immigration (Law 2024-42) enacted — largest reform in a decade

Law 2024-42 "pour contrôler l'immigration, améliorer l'intégration" received the Constitutional Council's partial validation on 25 January 2024 and was promulgated on 26 January 2024. The law reshaped residence-permit categories, created the Talent permit framework, strengthened integration obligations (including the Republican Engagement Contract), lengthened the carte de résident residency condition from 5 to 7 years, and introduced a dedicated residence permit for non-EU medical professionals (PADHUE).