Cases 04020557 and 04020558, of 23 April 2013630 In this case, the National Court of Asylum re-examined Mr. Assfour’s case (No. 493412, mentioned above), along with his wife’s case (No. 493411). In line with and referring to the CJEU’s decision in El Kott, the Court decided that, regarding the “cessation of protection or assistance” provided by a UN agency other than UNHCR, the terms “for any reason” in Article 12(1)(a) of the Qualification Directive (which mirrors Article 1D), includes a situation in which “a person who, after having actually used this protection or that assistance, ceases to receive [such protection or assistance] for any reasons beyond his or her control and independent of his or her volition.” In that case, the second sentence of Article 12(1)(a), which mirrors the second paragraph of Article 1D, applies, entitling that person, ipso facto, to the benefits of the Directive. The Court also clarified that the sentence in Article 12(1)(a) of the Directive, “these persons shall ipso facto be entitled to the benefits of this Directive” means that the new State of asylum must grant refugee status to those persons.631 Finally, noting that Mr. Assfour had been “assaulted on numerous occasions without being able to count on any protection, either from UNRWA or from the Jordanian authorities [emphasis added],”632 the Court granted refugee status to Mr. Assfour and his wife.633 5. Refugee Status Determination Process: Outcome If an asylum seeker is granted refugee status, he or she will be given accommodation, financial assistance, and access to healthcare and education.634 Refugees are eligible for unique rights in France. While most aliens are restricted from applying for “Active Solidarity Income,” supplemental income assistance to bring a family up to the minimum standard of living, refugees may apply for this assistance upon receipt of refugee status.635 Additionally, a refugee retains his or her refugee status for an indefinite period, during which the refugee has a permit for ten years, which is renewed automatically. Finally, refugees may apply for citizenship without fulfilling the regular five-year rule required of aliens. 636 If an applicant is denied refugee status, he or she must appeal within one month by means of a letter, written in French, containing new information.637 An appellant should 630 Cour nationale du droit d’asile, “Décision No. 04020557 et 04020558,” May 24, 2013, http://www. refworld.org/pdfid/521ccfd64.pdf. 631 Ibid., 3–4. 632 Ibid., 4. 633 Ibid., 5, Article 2. 634 OFPRA, “Protection - Droits et Obligations,” accessed November 21, 2014, http://www.ofpra.gouv. fr/?xml_id=65&dtd_id=12. 635 Ibid. 636 Ibid. 637 Ministère de l’Intérieur, Guide Du Demandeur d’Asile, 16, Item 3.1. Survey of Protection at the National Level 129