Predictive dashboards
Know your timeline before you file.
Not knowing how long something will take is its own kind of stress. Your dashboard gives you a realistic picture of what's ahead, so you can make plans for your family, your work, and your life here instead of waiting in the dark.
Where the data comes from
Built from our members' real experiences.
Every prediction here started as somebody's actual week at a prefecture. Members log what happened — how long it took, what was asked for, what went smoothly — and The Friendship House turns that shared generosity into a clearer picture for whoever comes next. It's less a database than a very large, very patient group of people answering the question "what should I expect?" And when your case doesn't match the pattern, you can bring it to the community rather than puzzle over it alone.
How it works
Four steps, and we're with you for all of them.
Step 1
Tell us where you are
Share your current status and your prefecture. It takes about five minutes, it stays private, and there are no wrong answers — including "I'm not sure yet."
Step 2
See what's likely
We compare your situation with what other members have lived through recently, and show you a realistic window rather than a scary unknown.
Step 3
Get a gentle plan
You'll get suggested dates and a checklist of the details people most often miss, written in plain language you can act on this week.
Step 4
We keep watching with you
When things shift at your prefecture, your dashboard updates and we let you know — so nothing lands as an unpleasant surprise.
What you get
Included with every dashboard.
- Up-to-date wait time expectations for your specific French prefecture.
- Document checklists tailored to your situation (career, family, long-term).
- Ready-to-send message templates, so you never have to draft a difficult email alone.
- A community-contributed record of what recently worked, shared by members for members.
"The dashboard predicted my visa renewal date within 3 days. I was able to book my flights and secure my apartment without the usual month of anxiety. It is the most valuable tool I've used in France."