STEP 2
Writing and sending the file

You must complete in French the asylum application form 

Example of Asylum Application Form

Un exemple de formulaire de demande d'asile
 that was given to you at the GUDA.
It must be signed by your legal representative 

The legal representative:

This person will represent you and accompany you during your asylum application procedure.
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le formulaire de demande d'asile
You should also write a story in French that explains why you left your country and why you are afraid to return. It is important that an adult help you write this story.
écrire un récit qui explique
voie postale
The form, your written story and the documents indicated on the form must be sent to the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA in French) by post 

Address of the French Office for the Protection of Refugees and Stateless Persons (OFPRA in French):

"OFPRA
201 rue Carnot,
94136 Fontenay-sous-Bois Cedex”
 (within 21 days maximum after delivery of the asylum application certificate).

It is recommended that you send the file by registered letter with acknowledgment of receipt and to make photocopies of all documents.
If you have physical evidence that confirms your story (photos, identity papers, etc.), you can add them to the file.
des preuves matérielles
After receiving your file, if it’s complete, Ofpra will send you a letter of introduction 

Example of a letter of introduction:

un exemple de lettre d'introduction
. This document is important and must be kept by you.
une lettre d'introduction

1

Guichet unique des demandeurs d’asile

Single Asylum Seeker’s Office (GUDA)

2

rédaction et envoi du dossier

Writing and sending the file

4

la décision

Decision

3

L'entretien asile

Asylum interview

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