Terry K - I do not know what immigration policies France may or may not have. I do know that to participate fully in society, you must feel as if you have a voice and can make a difference. At least a citizen can vote for politicians who claim that poverty, unemployment, bad housing and discrimination are on their list of priorities. If you are not a citizen, what stake do you have in the country?

BTW - Most countries do have immigration policies. I know that Canada is looking for different skills at different times. A few years ago, if you were a businessman you could get in easily. Now that the trades are crying for labourers, I would imagine that is who will be accepted first.

You talk as if France has no immigration policy what-so-ever. If that is true, please state your references.