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IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMilitary Certificates - France

Hi, I have my interview in Paris and I'm a French citizen. I didn't do any military service either. I just did 1 day called "journée de préparation et d'appel à la défense". At the end of that day I received a certificate stating I participated in this day that replaced the military service. My plan is to bring that certificate for the interview. I can tell you if it works or not.


Bruno,

Thanks, that would be helpful. I'll tell him about the "journeed de prep" and see if he's done that. I would hate for him to get to the interview and have to wait longer for something like this.

Lotofpatience,
I looked at the link of documents but it's not very clear. My husband was not required to do any military service because they have stopped making it mandatory, but it still seems that he needs justification for that.

Thanks to both of you for responding, and good look on your timelines.
francophoneFemaleFrance2010-08-15 07:55:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresMilitary Certificates - France
Hi Everyone,

My husband is French, but because of his age did not have to do the mandatory military service. I think a few years before he turned 18, France stopped requiring military service. We've asked for proof that he did not need to serve, but the government office keeps telling him that there is no document available. Has anyone else gone through the IR-1 / CR-1 process in France? If so, did you need the military cert? I'm stressing a little since he doesn't think it's big deal.

Thanks for help
francophoneFemaleFrance2010-08-14 19:26:00