Under the decree of January 13, 1940, the foreigners and stateless people profiting from the asylum right were authorized to engage as immigrant workers to the service of the French Army.

From May 13, 1940, the units of people receiving benefits become COMPANIES OF IMMIGRANT WORKERS (CTE). Then GROUPINGS OF IMMIGRANT WORKERS (GTE) are instituted by the Law of September 27, 1940.

Let us quote in particular the camps of:

• CHAMBARAN (Isère)
• RIVESALTES (Pyrénées-Orientales)