Selma Difallah
Legal Advisor — Immigration Law, El Haitem ◆ LawSelma Difallah is a legal advisor at El Haitem ◆ Law, specialising in immigration law and the protection of fundamental rights. Following academic training in international and European law, she worked for four years as a judicial assistant at the Rouen Court of Appeal. This dual background—academic and judicial—enables her to approach case preparation, legal research, and client support across immigration procedures, citizenship applications, and appeals to removal measures.
Areas of Expertise
Case Preparation and File Management
Preparation of application files, verification of compliance with prefectural and consular requirements, drafting of cover letters, legal submissions, and appeals.
Legal Research and Regulatory Monitoring
Analysis of applicable laws and regulations (CESEDA, circulars, case law), and monitoring of legal developments in immigration law.
Protection of Fundamental Rights
Application of legal safeguards protecting individual rights and freedoms—right to family life, right to asylum, prohibition of inhuman or degrading treatment, and the right to an effective remedy—in handling the firm’s cases.
Administrative Litigation Support
Assistance in preparing appeals before administrative courts: refusals of residence permits, OQTF, deferrals of naturalisation, and refusals of French nationality certificates (CNF). Strong understanding of court procedures and judicial expectations.
Recent Articles
Selma contributes to the analysis and insights published on the firm’s blog, drawing on her daily legal monitoring and litigation experience.
Les évolutions réglementaires du CESEDA en 2026
Analyse des dernières modifications du Code de l'entrée et du séjour des étrangers et du droit d'asile.
À paraître fundamental rightsDroit à la vie familiale et regroupement familial
Décryptage de la jurisprudence récente sur l'article 8 de la CEDH et son application en droit des étrangers.
À paraîtreParcours & Credentials
Legal Officer at El Haitem ◆ Law - Immigration Law and fundamental rights
Legal Assistant Rouen Court of Appeal for 4 years
Master's degree - Protection of fundamental rights and freedoms
Master's degree - International and European law
Master's degree - Litigation law
Bachelor's degree in Law - University of Rouen
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