About FranceNext
Helping Americans Move to France Successfully
Moving to France involves more than completing forms. You must choose the right pathway, understand what the French administration expects and present your situation clearly and credibly.
I created FranceNext to provide Americans with the practical, individualized guidance that is often difficult to find: advice grounded in firsthand experience of France, an understanding of the American perspective and careful preparation for the French process.
My Background
I first came to France as a young field engineer with Schlumberger, working alongside French crews and supporting some of the country’s largest energy companies.
The work took me across France, from industrial sites and field bases to corporate HQs. I spent a year driving through its regions, staying in small towns, and experiencing the country far beyond the places most visitors see.
Years later, I returned to study finance and strategy at HEC Paris. My connection to France continued through lasting friendships and family ties. I later became a French citizen while retaining my American citizenship.
My professional background also includes an MBA from UCLA Anderson and decades of experience developing businesses and strategic initiatives internationally. That combination is distinctly valuable for clients seeking to establish an independent professional activity in France.
I understand how Americans tend to approach important decisions and where the French system can feel unfamiliar or particularly challenging. FranceNext brings those perspectives together to help clients make informed decisions and prepare carefully for the process ahead.
How I Work
Every client works directly with me.
For visa and residency clients, I help identify the appropriate pathway, establish a realistic sequence and prepare a clear, well-organized application.
For Entrepreneur / Profession Libérale clients, I help turn their experience, expertise or serious passion into a clearly defined and financially credible professional project supported by a coherent French dossier.
FranceNext does not provide assembly-line applications or generic checklists. The work is shaped around your circumstances, objectives and the requirements of the pathway you are pursuing.
When legal, tax, accounting or other regulated advice is required, I coordinate with or refer clients to an appropriately qualified professional.
Start With Your Situation
Whether you are beginning to explore a move or preparing for an application, the first step is understanding which pathway fits your plans and what it will require.
