Born in a small Eastern European town with a supportive family. Showed early talent in arts, dancing, singing, and painting. Started primary school education with a qualified teacher. Developed passion for arts in secondary school. Graduated with a degree in Performing Arts
France's total population reached 68.4 million in 2021. Metropolitan France has 66.1 million inhabitants, overseas France 2.2 million. Population grows by 1 million every three years, 0.6% annually. France remains most fertile EU country with 1.83 fertility rate
Standard Visitor visa requires online application and visa centre appointment. Applications can be submitted up to 3 months before travel. Some nationalities don't need visa or ETA for up to 6 months
Non-petition-based visas cost $185, petition-based visas $205. Border crossing cards cost $185 for adults, $15 for minors. No fee for A, G, NATO, diplomatic, and exchange visitor visas. No fee for government employees traveling on official business
Approximately 140,000 employment-based immigrant visas available annually. Five preference categories: Priority Workers, Professionals, Skilled Workers, Special Immigrants, Investors. Spouses and children under 21 may accompany eligible immigrants
Students need F visa for university/college or M visa for vocational/nonacademic institutions. Visitor (B) visa permits short recreational study but not degree programs. SEVP-approved schools must register students in SEVIS system