Bev, thanks for such a quick reply.

A few questions.

With regards to us getting the stay visas, does the reason we would like to live in France come up at the initial interview in the US? Does that mean it's up to the discretion of the person interviewing us?

My work is done through US investment firms and I'm actually not technically "employed" but am a full time caretaker of my financial portfolio. How is it that France can tax you on your foreign income yet you are unable to work? That sounds incorrect, at least in my circumstance. I'm sure you know what you're talking about but about what about double-taxation treaties?

Hope you can possibly answer those few questions.

Best regards,
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