Definition
An in-country application is a filing made while the applicant is already physically present in the destination country and lawfully entitled to submit from there. Some routes allow this for renewals, status switches, researchers, graduates, or applicants who entered visa-free, while others require the first filing to begin abroad. Whether an in-country application is allowed can be one of the most important differences between otherwise similar visa and permit routes.
Related terms
Change of Status
A switch from one immigration basis to another, such as moving from a student, job-seeker, or family status into an employment-based permit.
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Consular Processing
An application flow where part or all of the immigration file is handled through an embassy, consulate, or outsourced visa centre outside the destination country.
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Renouvellement de titre de séjour
Le processus de prolongation d'un visa temporaire, d'un titre de séjour ou d'une autorisation de travail avant son expiration afin que les droits de séjour légal et de travail continuent.
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