France Service

France Service, also known as French Service, is a U.S.-based organization that provides assistance to French citizens seeking to relocate to the United States and participate in the diversity visa green card lottery. Its core offering consists of guiding applicants through the relocation process, helping them complete required forms, and advising on eligibility criteria for the lottery program. The service operates primarily for individuals residing in France who intend to move to the United States, serving a niche market of expatriate applicants. Although its operational base is in the United States, the organization’s headquarters is located in France. France Service focuses on delivering administrative support and informational resources tailored to the specific needs of French nationals navigating U.S. immigration procedures.

In February 2021, the organization experienced a cyberattack that compromised the personal data of over 16,000 individuals who had used its platform for relocation and green card lottery applications. The breach exposed a wide range of sensitive information, including full names, physical and email addresses, telephone numbers, payment details, internal administrative notes, and the IP addresses of clients. Attackers exfiltrated the data and subsequently stored it anonymously in a cloud repository. This incident highlighted the organization’s handling of extensive personal and financial data as part of its service offering. The scope of the breach underscores the scale of France Service’s user base and the potential impact of security incidents on its clientele.