How to request a titre de séjour (residence permit) in France after the cancellation or withdrawal of refugee status (retrait du statut de réfugié).

When your refugee status is cancelled, you lose the right to the residence permit (carte de résident réfugié) associated with it.
However, you may still apply for another residence permit under a different legal ground — for example, on the basis of:

• Private and family life (vie privée et familiale)

• Work or studies (salarié / étudiant)

• Health reasons (étranger malade)

• Long-term residence in France

2. Gather Required Documents

Before applying, prepare a complete file. The exact list varies depending on your situation and prefecture, but generally includes:

Core documents:

• Valid passport (or any travel document if available)

• Proof of address (justificatif de domicile, less than 3 months old)

• Recent photos (ID format)

• Proof of current stay in France (old residence permits, OFPRA decision letter, etc.)

• Notification of refugee status cancellation (from OFPRA or CNDA)

• Proof of integration (French language certificate, school enrollment, employment, etc.)

• Proof of family or social ties in France (marriage, children in school, etc.)

Depending on your case:

• Work contract or payslips (if applying as salarié)

• Medical certificate from an authorized doctor (if applying for étranger malade)

• Proof of stable residence in France for several years (bills, lease, tax notices, etc.)

3. Submit the Application to the Prefecture

You must apply for a new titre de séjour at your local prefecture (préfecture or sous-préfecture):

• Visit the prefecture’s website for the exact procedure (many use online appointments).

• Choose the type of permit that best matches your current situation.

4. Request a Receipt (Récépissé)

If your file is submitted as per the correct reqirements, you will be given a récépissé. 
This récépissé:

• Proves that your application is being processed

• May allow you to continue working (depending on the category requested)

5. Wait for the Prefecture’s Decision

The prefecture will examine:

• The legality of your stay after the refugee status cancellation

• Whether you meet conditions for another type of residence permit

• Humanitarian and personal factors (circonstances humanitaires exceptionnelles)

If your request is accepted, you’ll receive a titre de séjour.
If it’s refused, the prefecture may issue:

• An OQTF (Obligation de Quitter le Territoire Français) — order to leave France
  → In this case, you have the right to appeal (recours) within 30 days (sometimes 15 days).

6. Appeal Options (If Refused)

If your application is rejected or you receive an OQTF:

• You can appeal the prefect’s decision before the Tribunal Administratif within the legal delay.