We are non EU citizens and currently living as Expats in Paris with my husband as he is posted here since a year. I am a non working dependent and in the process of renewing my carte sejour which expire in 5 Jan,14. I received a letter from the Prefecture in Paris to visit on 19 Nov with my current card and passport. Would anyone know what is the process after that? How long it would take to receive the new card - can I get it in the same day? I need to visit my home country in mid Dec and have my air tickets. Any changes is not only going to be expensive but mostly disappointing! Some advice on what can we expect on the timeline would be surely appreciated...