i applied visa for my children to live in France? long stay and here's the timeline.
1.Oct 5,2005 pass all requirements needed.

2.Dec 22,2005 City hall employee checked the house if comfortable for the coming children.

3.April 4,2006 Cityhall send approved habitation report to Prefecture.

4.August 9,2006 recieved copy from Prefecture that visa approved.

5.September 27,2006 appointment with the Migration office personnel for informations in welcoming the children.

6.November 10,2006 recieved letter to pay process fees of 265€

7.November 27,2006, recieved letter that embassy of Manila had been informed of the approved petition.

8.December 13,2006 letter arrived to the children

9.December 21,2006 interview and same day visa granted

10.December 30,2006 flight to France.

TOTAL OF 451 DAYS wait.

COSTS: FOR TWO PASSENGERS
265€ PROCESSING FEE
200€ VISA FEE
300€ TRANSLATION OF DOCUMENTS
300€ PAPERS secured (includes fare and food)
200€ shopping needs to travel to France
1000€ Plane ticket one way.

total of 2300€


Only spouse and minor children are allowed to avail the regroupement familial in France.
Not for sister, brother, mother, father, cousin, grandma or grandpa.
for more infos re: requirements,send email add: amyenson@yahoo.com
It weigh a ton to pass papers these days...