Can my family already living in France be regularised through family reunification?

Regroupement familial is designed for relatives who are abroad and will come to join you. A frequent mistake is trying to use it for family members who are already physically in France, which the ordinary procedure does not allow.

In limited circumstances, an on-site procedure known as regroupement familial sur place may be possible for relatives already present in France regularly. Because the conditions are specific and strictly assessed, it is best to confirm whether your situation qualifies before filing, rather than assuming the standard route covers people already in the country.