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Waleedov
Egyptian expat in Belgium
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36
About me
Egyptian
Lives in Antwerp, Flanders
Registration: 17 March 2019
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When can a spouse apply for citizenship? by Waleedov
I have obtained my nationality, as well as my children. However, I am unsure about my wife's situation. Does she need to work for many years before she can apply, or is there an exception? Currently, she holds an L card. Thanks!
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@Rd Devils hooray Thank you very much! Read More
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When can a spouse apply for citizenship?
I have obtained my nationality, as well as my children. However, I am unsure about my wife's situation. Does she need to work for many years before she can apply, or is there an exception? Currently, she holds an L card. Thanks! Read More
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Benefits of L card by oozkan
Hi all,I have applied for L card 3 months ago, waiting for application to be finished. Meanwhile I have couple of questions:1) With L card, do I have free access to job market, currently as high skilled worker (B card), I require sponsorship.2) ...
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@Waleedov You should have an Annex 16 which is a confirmation that your document is submitted to Brussels.I had a similar case and had to wait for an answer and after repeated follow-up to check if my document was completed, it was submitted to ... Read More
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Benefits of L card by oozkan
Hi all,I have applied for L card 3 months ago, waiting for application to be finished. Meanwhile I have couple of questions:1) With L card, do I have free access to job market, currently as high skilled worker (B card), I require sponsorship.2) ...
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@Waleedov you can go to your commune with annex 16. If they have no response on your file from ministry then they are obliged to give you card L after 5 months of waiting. -@Rudra1985I have no Annex 16, nothing.Since the date of L card ... Read More
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Benefits of L card by oozkan
Hi all,I have applied for L card 3 months ago, waiting for application to be finished. Meanwhile I have couple of questions:1) With L card, do I have free access to job market, currently as high skilled worker (B card), I require sponsorship.2) ...
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@Rudra1985 Kids under 18. Shouldn't they get the same L card as the parent? I didn't know there are requirements for kids. Read More
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Benefits of L card by oozkan
Hi all,I have applied for L card 3 months ago, waiting for application to be finished. Meanwhile I have couple of questions:1) With L card, do I have free access to job market, currently as high skilled worker (B card), I require sponsorship.2) ...
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I applied 5 months ago, what now? do I wait for a letter by post? or I go and ask? Read More
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Application for belgian Nationality if D Card is applied? by Ricky0210
Hello , Last month i applied for D-card as i completed uninterrupted 5 years Stay here.. i was informed that i am also eligible to directly apply for belgian citizen ship.. is this understanding correct? I have already recieved Annex 16 bis from ...
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In the end, it was rejected! and I lost 150 EUR.Maybe it's my mistake but I also blame the ignorance of the employees who confirmed to me 3 times that "alles in orde".What a waste of time and money, they should have at least refund the money.Also ... Read More
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Permanent residence VS nationality by Waleedov
After five years, do I apply for permanent residence first and then apply for nationality? Or I can just apply for nationality straight and skip the visa?
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Did you pay non-refundable 150€? I really doubt that it could go through.And, its sad that mistakes made by commune officials is not unusual -@Peterjohn123@Peterjohn123Yes, payment was made...So now I am waiting for the refusal letter to ... Read More
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Permanent residence VS nationality by Waleedov
After five years, do I apply for permanent residence first and then apply for nationality? Or I can just apply for nationality straight and skip the visa?
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@saad.s Do you advise me to apply for a D or L card now while the nationality application is in progress? Read More
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Application for belgian Nationality if D Card is applied? by Ricky0210
Hello , Last month i applied for D-card as i completed uninterrupted 5 years Stay here.. i was informed that i am also eligible to directly apply for belgian citizen ship.. is this understanding correct? I have already recieved Annex 16 bis from ...
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@Peterjohn123 Isn't it the commune's job to check the documents before? Why would they accept card A? Can someone advise me if I should apply for PR card while my citizenship application is in process? Read More
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Application for belgian Nationality if D Card is applied? by Ricky0210
Hello , Last month i applied for D-card as i completed uninterrupted 5 years Stay here.. i was informed that i am also eligible to directly apply for belgian citizen ship.. is this understanding correct? I have already recieved Annex 16 bis from ...
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@Ricky0210 At the end, did you wait for the D card or you applied for citizenship without it? Read More
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Permanent residence VS nationality by Waleedov
After five years, do I apply for permanent residence first and then apply for nationality? Or I can just apply for nationality straight and skip the visa?
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First you need to have L or D card.If you gave A card then how commune is saying all in place?? -@eshwarraj09Well, that is why I am confused!They told me all documents are ok! but I am worried it will be refused because of a misunderstanding. Read More
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Permanent residence VS nationality by Waleedov
After five years, do I apply for permanent residence first and then apply for nationality? Or I can just apply for nationality straight and skip the visa?
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I applied yesterday with my A.Card. I don't have PRcard.When I asked them, they say: "Alles in orde"!Do you think I passed? or it will be refused? Read More
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Birth certificates AGAIN? by Waleedov
I read on other threads contradicting information.I went to Gementee last month to check with them about the required documents for nationality. I showed them the birth certificate from 5 years ago when I first came, and other documents and they ...
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Can someone confirm, please? It's very costly to redo it in my country! Read More
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Birth certificates AGAIN?
I read on other threads contradicting information.I went to Gementee last month to check with them about the required documents for nationality. I showed them the birth certificate from 5 years ago when I first came, and other documents and they ... Read More