International mobility
Immigration and citizenship
The firm specializes in assisting foreign nationals with their relocation to France.
With eight years of professional experience abroad, Magda has worked with various international organizations, NGOs, and law firms. During this time, she quickly recognized the significant challenges associated with international mobility. To address these, she established a dedicated practice to support individuals relocating to France, whether for family reasons or professional purposes.
Magda collaborates closely with companies and international organizations seeking to recruit talent from outside France, ensuring a smooth and efficient transition for all parties involved.
At various stages of the immigration process to France, legal representation may become essential.
Magda is available to advocate for her clients’ rights before French administrative authorities or consulates abroad.
She provides assistance with:
• Visa applications
• Appeals against visa refusals
• Residence permits
• Status changes
• Family reunification and international adoptions
• Work permits
• Appointments at the Prefecture
• Appeals against residence permit refusals, including “Obligation to Leave French Territory” (OQTF) decisions
Acquiring French citizenship requires meeting specific criteria, which vary depending on the individual’s circumstances.
From gathering necessary documents to preparing for the Prefecture interview, and even handling appeal proceedings in the event of a refusal, Magda provides comprehensive support and defends her clients’ rights before the French administration throughout the citizenship application process.
She offers assistance with:
• Naturalization processes
• Reintegration into French nationality
• Acquisition of French nationality
• French nationality certificates
• Appeals against citizenship refusals
Her guidance ensures a thorough and professional approach to navigating these complex procedures.
French
Citizenship
Asylum
The right to asylum is guaranteed under international treaties and governed by specific legal procedures.
With her expertise in international law, Magda is well-equipped to address the complex challenges faced by asylum seekers. She provides representation before the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA) and the National Court of Asylum (CNDA).
Magda supports asylum seekers throughout the entire process, from preparing and filing their asylum application to assisting with the OFPRA interview. In the event of a refusal, she handles the appeal before the CNDA.
In addition, Magda collaborates closely with various associations and reception centers for asylum seekers (CADA), ensuring comprehensive and compassionate support for her clients.
Removal proceedings, whether resulting from police custody, a criminal conviction, or an obligation to leave the country, are highly specific and often require urgent legal intervention.
Magda El Haitem provides assistance at every stage of the process, ensuring that her clients’ rights are upheld. She represents clients before the Juge des Libertés et de la Détention (Judge of Freedoms and Detention) to appeal detention decisions, as well as before the Administrative Judge to challenge obligations to leave French territory or house arrest orders.
Her expertise ensures prompt and effective legal action tailored to each situation.
Removal proceedings and administrative detention
Human Rights
As a dedicated lawyer, the protection of human rights is central to Magda’s legal practice.
With several years of experience advocating for human rights, Magda possesses the expertise to effectively leverage both international and national mechanisms for the protection of fundamental freedoms.
She is well-versed in engaging with institutions such as national human rights bodies, the European Court of Human Rights, and United Nations mechanisms. In addition, she collaborates with associations and international organizations on training and research initiatives.
Magda is fully prepared to assist clients in all matters involving violations of fundamental freedoms, including cases related to states of emergency, police violence, prison law, or discrimination.