Claim: Migrants in France will not receive any benefits for five years upon arrival.
Fact-check: Not all migrants must wait five years for benefits under France's new immigration law - Full Fact
Verdict: this is true for some migrants coming from non-eu countries who are not working. migrants who are working can receive housing benefits after three months and other benefits after two and a half years.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Evie Townend
Date published: 2024-01-25T00:00:00