Immigration Lawyer - Urgent Assistance
The firm is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Certain situations in immigration law require immediate action, with deadlines sometimes as short as a few hours. El Haitem ◆ Law is available at all times to assess your situation and act promptly where necessary.
Urgent Situations: When to Contact the Firm
Imminent expiry of a residence permit without a prefecture appointment
The inability to secure a renewal appointment before your permit expires is a common situation. The firm initiates the appropriate legal actions-référé liberté, référé mesures utiles, formal notice-to compel the administration to process your application.Notification of an OQTF
An obligation to leave French territory is subject to strict appeal deadlines. The firm analyses the decision, identifies the available grounds for appeal, and initiates proceedings before the administrative court within the applicable timeframe.Re-entry ban (Interdiction de retour sur le territoire français - IRTF)
An IRTF may accompany an OQTF and prevent any return to France and to the Schengen area for up to five years. The firm challenges this measure alongside the OQTF where appropriate.Identity checks and police custody
In the event of an identity check or arrest involving an individual in an irregular situation, administrative decisions may be taken very quickly. Contacting the firm at this stage allows for anticipation of the procedure and early preparation of the defense strategy.Summons from the prefecture or law enforcement authorities
Certain summons require prior legal preparation. The firm can advise you ahead of the appointment and, where necessary, assist you during the process.How It Works
1. You contact the firm
The firm is available 24/7, regardless of your time zone.2. Your situation is assessed promptly
Within a short timeframe, the firm identifies the nature of the urgency, the applicable deadlines, and the available legal remedies.3. Immediate action is taken where necessary
Drafting and filing of appeals, referral to the court, and contact with the relevant authorities.4. Transparent fees
Even in urgent situations, fees are clearly set out and approved before any intervention.Urgent Matters Handled by the Firm
- Appeals against OQTF decisions (with or without a voluntary departure period) before the administrative court
- Urgent interim proceedings (référé liberté, référé suspension)
- Appeals against re-entry bans (IRTF)
- Formal notices and référé mesures utiles in the event of lack of action from the prefecture
The firm operates in both French and English and represents clients before administrative courts throughout France.
Facing an Immigration Emergency?
Contact the firm. We will assess your situation and act where necessary.