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Registration: 23 June 2021

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last year
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

Ralph Bou ghanem

@mugeebilgen Yes it is the annexe 49but if the region has approved your work authorization and you are waiting for the residency permit, you can work with the annexe 49. Below is a paragraph from the IBZ wesbite: ... Read More

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last year
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

Ralph Bou ghanem

@mugeebilgenHello, once the work permit is approved, you can continue working normally until the new residency permit is approved.You can get an annex from the commune (forgot which number it was) that allows you to stay in Belgium while waiting for ... Read More

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last year
dorukcanbasibuyuk

It has been almost 3 months and no news on blue card by dorukcanbasibuyuk

Hello, my employer applied to EU blue card for me on 01/08/2023 and it has been almost 90 days however, there is still no news. As EU laws indicates that they must answer my application in 90 days, is there something I can do? Is there anyone else ...

Ralph Bou ghanem

If it is a first application, it shows now on the website: https://www.vlaanderen.be/toelating-tot-arbeid/indicatie-behandeltijden-toelating-tot-arbeid that they need more than 3 months before they start treating those filesIf it is a renewal it is ... Read More

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last year
nadine dekmak

Lebanese spouse of a Belgian- Visa D by nadine dekmak

Hi everyone,My situation is a bit complex and any advice on this would be great!I'm belgian and my husband is Lebanese, he has applied for his visa D family reunification visa beginning of October 2023,I'm having difficulties following up his ...

Ralph Bou ghanem

@nadine dekmakHi Nadine, probably at this stage you still cannot track the progress of the file. As it was submitted only this month, most probably the file is still in the embassy in Lebanon. It will have to be transferred to the IBZ "Office des ... Read More

Ralph Bou ghanem replied to a thread
last year
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

Ralph Bou ghanem

@Zoe Run is it a first time application or a renewal? Read More

Ralph Bou ghanem replied to a thread
last year
amansoalie

Single Permit Processing in 2022 by amansoalie

Please share your timeline here Region: FlandersApplication date : 14th OctWP: waiting RP: waiting

Ralph Bou ghanem

@gafarvictoir I think there is a website where you can track "sort of" the status of the file. You need to login using your ID or using itsme.This link should work: ... Read More

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last year
aromal235

Changing Employer - Permit Processing Time - 2023 by aromal235

Hello, I plan to change my current employer through a mutual agreement with my current and future employer. Could anyone tell me how long does it take to get the permit for the second job? Does it take the same time as the first-time application?

Ralph Bou ghanem

@nabazuki hellowas it 8 weeks for the WP only? Or for the single permit in total?also, when you change employer and receive a new single permit, do you keep the same residency card as long as its valid or do you need to get a new one from the city ... Read More

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last year
Nitishkjha2018

Unlimited work permit after 4 years? by Nitishkjha2018

Dear Forum members,My situation is related to the discussion but slightly different. I have a single permit Card A and I am going to complete my fourth year in Dec this year (my card expires on 1-1-2023). now in my case my employer has applied ...

Ralph Bou ghanem

Hello,In Brussels and Wallonia, an unlimited single permit can be obtained after 3 years if the registered partner is legally residing in Belgium.However, does anyone know if it is also the case in Flanders? or is it only after 4 years if in ... Read More

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last year
Sheetal Laad

mortage loan for type A card by Sheetal Laad

Hello, Any suggestions for the most apt banks for getting mortgage loan , with type A card?I know ING , Belfius and keytrade would not give that. Thanks a lot

Ralph Bou ghanem

I have personally tried with KBC, BNP, ING and AXA so far with no success. I have an appointment with a mortgage advisor to see if there is any chance.Did you have any luck with any specific bank? Read More

Ralph Bou ghanem created a thread
3 years ago

Family reunification interview questions

Hello, Does anyone have an idea about the interview questions for the family reunification? Kindly note that I am non EU and my spouse is also non EU Thanks, Read More

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3 years ago
Dnlwht70

New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70

Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...

Ralph Bou ghanem

Hello I also was notified that my application is at the office des etrangers but I am still waiting for an update. I assume that they are not notifying the employer anymore when the application is completed. I suggest you send an email to the ... Read More

Ralph Bou ghanem created a thread
3 years ago

RSI Status and Citizenship/PR

Dears, I am a Non EU citizen and I will be moving to brussels for work via a single work permit. If I benefit from the RSI status for 5 years, will all these years be counted for the citizenship or PR application? Also, does both citizenship and ... Read More

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3 years ago
Dnlwht70

New Single Work Permit Procedure - Belgium by Dnlwht70

Hi Everyone I need help!! On the 3rd of January I sent in my papers for a work permit in Belgium. However, the papers were sent back to me and I was asked to add papers for the new single work permit procedure. I have added these new documents and ...

Ralph Bou ghanem

Hello, No I filled for Bruxelles. Something went wrong with my file. It was not well received by the economy and employment. I talked with my employer last week and they resubmitted the application. Now the file is being processed and its status ... Read More

Ralph Bou ghanem replied to a thread
3 years ago
ramos269234

Belgium family reunification visa Decision by ramos269234

Hello there I applied for a Belgium family reunification visa. Two months after I applied, the decision came to me. -In afwachting ontvangst van documenten die de visumaanvraag ondersteunen en die door de Belgische diplomatieke/consulaire post ...

Ralph Bou ghanem

No i do not have a residence permit yet and no I am non EU and my spouse also is non EU. I mentioned that to vfs, they told me that my work permit annexe 46 (the approval for the work and residency permit) are enough for her to apply. Read More

Ralph Bou ghanem replied to a thread
3 years ago
ramos269234

Belgium family reunification visa Decision by ramos269234

Hello there I applied for a Belgium family reunification visa. Two months after I applied, the decision came to me. -In afwachting ontvangst van documenten die de visumaanvraag ondersteunen en die door de Belgische diplomatieke/consulaire post ...

Ralph Bou ghanem

Hi guys, I will be applying soon for the work permit visa and vfs told me that I can apply for the family reunification for my wife at the same time. They said that It is enough to show that I have a work permit and residency approval. Does anyone ... Read More