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The original was posted on /r/france by /u/Own_Lengthiness7749 on 2024-11-04 04:58:43+00:00.

I have a family that has been telling I should move to France (I’m American and I’m staying here in America) because “all healthcare is free”, rent and food is cheaper and the government pays you to attend university, etc.

This person has been living in France for the last 40 years, since she was 14 years old yet she never obtained French citizenship. She said it’s very difficult and some silly story about her diploma being “stolen” (in 2018) by a family member, so she is unable to work as an attorney or obtain a French citizenship. She claims to have attended 4 different universities and “obtained CAPA in 2002”. I am not sure how to verify if she is attorney. She said she has a residence permit. Her story is just too bizarre to understand. Is it possible to have a residence permit for 40 years? Why would someone not apply for Citizenship if they plan on never leaving France? Do people with residence permits have all the same benefits as a French citizen?

Thank you and sorry if I chose the incorrect flair.