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The problem was the visa renewal. To get a titre de séjour as a parent of a French child (her daughter, Marième, was born here), the préfecture demanded proof of "sufficient resources." Or, failing that, proof of insufficient resources to justify social aid.
A green bar appeared. "Votre situation fiscale est en cours de consultation."
Now, on the fourth attempt, at 11:47 PM, a miracle happened.
The wasn't just a form. It was a ghost's passport to the real world. And for now, that was enough.