French Citizen move from US to Nice, France (Don't speak French)

[_Sarah_]

Originally Posted by NLababidi

Thank you, thats good to know .
I'm gonna try to find a job there, and hopefully get enrolled in French course in the University . And things will be OK. About rent I noticed that the students dorms are not too expensive there -350 euro before caf . And hopefully with a part time job it will be ok.

Yes, student dorms are a good option. With a part time job you should be fine, and if you are working, like we mentioned before, you can get access to other benefits which will help.

[NLababidi]

Originally Posted by _Sarah_

Yes, student dorms are a good option. With a part time job you should be fine, and if you are working, like we mentioned before, you can get access to other benefits which will help.

Thank You. You guys are awesome

[halasz]

Originally Posted by _Sarah_

Just to make things clearer. The RSA is only available to those who already have a job but still have limited resources/the job is not paid well:

Actually I get RSA and do not work so I am fairly certain this is not true. My advisor at RSA said it is dependent only on your last 3 months income.

Getting RSA also makes getting a job easier as many are reserved for those in receipt of RSA (it is cheaper for the employer). You may as well apply and see.

[NLababidi]

Originally Posted by halasz

Actually I get RSA and do not work so I am fairly certain this is not true. My advisor at RSA said it is dependent only on your last 3 months income.


Getting RSA also makes getting a job easier as many are reserved for those in receipt of RSA (it is cheaper for the employer). You may as well apply and see.

That's sounds great, the only thing that I'm afraid of is the age will make a big deal. I'm 24 so may be I need to be 28 . Will see , I'm gonna apply any way and hopefully things will be good.
Thank you guys .

[halasz]

Originally Posted by NLababidi

That's sounds great, the only thing that I'm afraid of is the age will make a big deal. I'm 24 so may be I need to be 28 . Will see , I'm gonna apply any way and hopefully things will be good.
Thank you guys .

No sure about being under 26 as I am not. I think rules may be different. You will not starve inchallah if you keep on going and pestering the guys. If you are REALLY poor you can ask for emergency from RSA but they will only give you EUR 150 which is not much use.

And you would have to speak French for sure for that.

PM me if you need some help - I'm in Nice.

[NLababidi]

Originally Posted by halasz

Actually I get RSA and do not work so I am fairly certain this is not true. My advisor at RSA said it is dependent only on your last 3 months income.

Getting RSA also makes getting a job easier as many are reserved for those in receipt of RSA (it is cheaper for the employer). You may as well apply and see.

Can it be my last three month payments from USA as I don't have work history in France

[halasz]

Originally Posted by NLababidi

Can it be my last three month payments from USA as I don't have work history in France

I very much doubt it. RSA and CAF are slow. You need at least 6 months cash.

[NLababidi]

Originally Posted by halasz

I very much doubt it. RSA and CAF are slow. You need at least 6 months cash.

That's what I'm afraid off. The time to get every thing in place. And I don't have enough cash for 6 month. I hardly can get some cash for the first month.

[_Sarah_]

Here is what it says on the site:
Le rSa...ça sert à quoi ?

Maybe there are different categories of RSA payments but this is what I can find:
Qui peut en bénéficier ?
Les personnes :
- de plus de 25 ans (ou celles de moins de 25 ans ayant un enfant né ou à naître ; ainsi que les personnes de moins de 25 ans qui ont exercé une activité professionnelle préalable pendant une certaine durée) ;
- exerçant ou reprenant une activité professionnelle, qui peuvent ainsi cumuler revenus du travail et revenus issus de la solidarité ;
- sans activité, notamment les anciens bénéficiaires du RMI (revenu minimum d’insertion) ou de l’API (allocation de parent isolé). Le rSa décroît progressivement à mesure que les revenus du travail augmentent.

Translation:
Who can benefit?
People :
- 25 years or older (or younger than 25 if they have a child or are expecting one; as well as people younger than 25 who had a professional activity for some time prior)
- having or beginning a professional activity (job), who can also draw on a salary from working and from "revenus issus de la solidarité", which is probably referring to other social aids, such as the 'community chest' so to speak, for students (ie: la caisse de solidarité)
- without activity (unemployed, not studying), in particular former recipients of the RMI or the API. The RSA decreases progressively as your work income increases

You're right, why not just apply when you can to see if you're eligible, just make sure you do some research too.

[NLababidi]

Originally Posted by _Sarah_

Here is what it says on the site:
Le rSa...ça sert à quoi ?

Maybe there are different categories of RSA payments but this is what I can find:
Qui peut en bénéficier ?
Les personnes :
- de plus de 25 ans (ou celles de moins de 25 ans ayant un enfant né ou à naître ; ainsi que les personnes de moins de 25 ans qui ont exercé une activité professionnelle préalable pendant une certaine durée) ;
- exerçant ou reprenant une activité professionnelle, qui peuvent ainsi cumuler revenus du travail et revenus issus de la solidarité ;
- sans activité, notamment les anciens bénéficiaires du RMI (revenu minimum d’insertion) ou de l’API (allocation de parent isolé). Le rSa décroît progressivement à mesure que les revenus du travail augmentent.

Translation:
Who can benefit?
People :
- 25 years or older (or younger than 25 if they have a child or are expecting one; as well as people younger than 25 who had a professional activity for some time prior)
- having or beginning a professional activity (job), who can also draw on a salary from working and from "revenus issus de la solidarité", which is probably referring to other social aids, such as the 'community chest' so to speak, for students (ie: la caisse de solidarité)
- without activity (unemployed, not studying), in particular former recipients of the RMI or the API. The RSA decreases progressively as your work income increases

You're right, why not just apply when you can to see if you're eligible, just make sure you do some research too.

This is perfect, Please can you post the link so I can apply online?
Thank you, this is look promising