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You submitted your residence permit renewal application on time, but the prefecture has not responded.
Urgently protect your rights and your ability to work.
- You submitted your residence permit renewal application on time, but the prefecture has not responded.
- You have received neither a receipt nor a certificate extending the examination of your application.
- Without a valid provisional document, you may lose the right to work, your income, your social benefits and potentially your freedom to travel.

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When can you bring an urgent interim application following an implicit refusal?
An urgent interim application may be brought where:
- Your renewal application has received no response beyond the applicable legal deadline,
- You have been issued neither a receipt nor a certificate extending the examination period,
- The absence of such a document puts your right to reside and work in France at risk.
My renewal application is still being processed, but I have no document proving my status.
When your residence permit is approaching expiry, the administration must enable you to demonstrate that your stay remains lawful while the application is being examined. The complete absence of a receipt or extension certificate may leave you in a legally vulnerable position. This is precisely the type of situation in which an urgent interim application may be considered.
What exactly is an urgent interim application following an implicit refusal?
This is an urgent court procedure seeking an order requiring the administration to issue a provisional document, such as a receipt or a certificate extending the examination of your application. This document allows you to preserve your rights in France, including the right to work, receive your income and travel.
Does this urgent application result in a final residence permit?
No. The urgent application does not determine the merits of your renewal application. Its purpose is only to protect your position while the administration continues to examine your case. It is a temporary but important measure designed to prevent a break in your rights.
Does this apply even if I do not hold an employee residence permit?
Yes. This procedure may concern any residence permit that authorises work, including an employee permit, Talent Passport, entrepreneur permit, private and family life permit or a ten-year resident card. The analysis always depends on the rights attached to your status and your professional circumstances.
Can I continue working during the proceedings?
Yes, once a provisional document has been obtained as a result of the urgent application. That is precisely the purpose of the procedure: to avoid an interruption to your work and a loss of income caused by administrative inaction.