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Last activity 08 September 2022 by Bhavna

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hg340112

But for my I applied August last week but still status showing limosa status pending

hg340112

Hi did you receive your single permit

hg340112

But for me still showing limosa status pending what is that means.

desimey

Ehsan65 wrote:

relocating is a stressfully job, specially for us because we have little child, I thought  it need less time so I resign from my current job, sold some of my furniture and also I talked to my landlord to deliver the keys, one off my friend get his work permit in 2 weeks in Brussels and I don't know why it takes too long in Flanders.  For getting my visa I also have to book an appointment at VFS in my country and it is full until next month! I am completely confused what should I do!


Yeah it sure is stressful but all we can do is wait unfortunately :( .. I hope you got the work permit authorization part by now at least? Given its just past 8wks mark.

LegendaryV

Hello,

What is the single permit extension time line for brussels region.

hg340112

Mine also same .

Ehsan65

Hello guys, I've just got an email from my company, they told me the work permit was approved by immigration office  :)  and we should wait for the next step. the next step is getting the single work permit.

here is my status :
getting email from social security : 6 Aug 2021
work permit : 7 Oct (after 2 months)
residence permit: waiting ...
region : Flanders

desimey

Ehsan65 wrote:

Hello guys, I've just got an email from my company, they told me the work permit was approved by immigration office  :)  and we should wait for the next step. the next step is getting the single work permit.

here is my status :
getting email from social security : 6 Aug 2021
work permit : 7 Oct (after 2 months)
residence permit: waiting ...
region : Flanders


Thats good to hear! Let's hope you get the final permit in 2-3 weeks :)

Ehsan65

Ehsan65 wrote:

Hello guys, I've just got an email from my company, they told me the work permit was approved by immigration office  :)  and we should wait for the next step. the next step is getting the single work permit.

here is my status :
getting email from social security : 6 Aug 2021
work permit : 7 Oct (after 2 months)
residence permit: waiting ...
region : Flanders


oops! sorry the next step is residence permit.

flyingHippo

Also applied in August 31. No reply yet

Ehsan65

Hi, No I'm not, I am applying from Iran.

hg340112

When did you apply and which region

hg340112

Anybody recived single permit recently from flander region so please update us

ituralde

ituralde wrote:
desimey wrote:
Ehsan65 wrote:

I also applied on 6th Aug, and still waiting...


Based on the others response, its taking 8 wks for work permit recently (for Flanders region) so yours should ideally be given soon. Unless there is further delay :( .. hopefully not! 
Then another 2-3 wks for the annex 46.


This information is accurate. I was also informed the same by the company that has offered me a job.
My single permit application status:

Region: Flanders
Application Date: 02 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 27 September, 2021
Waiting for residence permit: Will update when I receive the entire permit.


UPDATE
Region: Flanders
Application Date: 02 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 27 September, 2021
Annexe 46 received: 13th October, 2021

desimey

ituralde wrote:
ituralde wrote:
desimey wrote:


Based on the others response, its taking 8 wks for work permit recently (for Flanders region) so yours should ideally be given soon. Unless there is further delay :( .. hopefully not! 
Then another 2-3 wks for the annex 46.


This information is accurate. I was also informed the same by the company that has offered me a job.
My single permit application status:

Region: Flanders
Application Date: 02 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 27 September, 2021
Waiting for residence permit: Will update when I receive the entire permit.


UPDATE
Region: Flanders
Application Date: 02 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 27 September, 2021
Annexe 46 received: 13th October, 2021


That's great news! It's more or less that same timeline (~8wks work permit and 2-3wks annex46).  Thank you so much for sharing the update :)

elocero4545

Hello all!

So after the approval of working permit, the next step is the annex right? I mean, when the residence permit is approved, you don't wait for another step, you get your annex 46, and become ready to apply to vfs?

Thank you

AI99999

Yes :)

elocero4545

AI99999 wrote:

Yes :)


Thank you :)

AI99999

Best of luck

Newdayffin

ituralde wrote:
ituralde wrote:
desimey wrote:


Based on the others response, its taking 8 wks for work permit recently (for Flanders region) so yours should ideally be given soon. Unless there is further delay :( .. hopefully not! 
Then another 2-3 wks for the annex 46.


This information is accurate. I was also informed the same by the company that has offered me a job.
My single permit application status:

Region: Flanders
Application Date: 02 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 27 September, 2021
Waiting for residence permit: Will update when I receive the entire permit.


UPDATE
Region: Flanders
Application Date: 02 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 27 September, 2021
Annexe 46 received: 13th October, 2021


Hello and congratulation first for getting your single permit

i have a question please can you share with us from where you are from

Because in my case i am from Morocco   my permit was applied one day after you and still waiting for the single permit

Region: Flanders
Application Date: 03 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 28 September, 2021
Annexe 46 : Still waiting

Thank you very much and have a nice day

hg340112

May be in few days you will get now

Newdayffin

Thank you  for your feedback

japanexpat2021

Here's  an update with my single permit application.

An application for my single permit was made on 30 Sep in Brussels region.

It was issued on 18 Oct.

I guess this is an exceptional case.

hg340112

Did you receive your single permit.

manju618

Hi,
I am planning to apply single permit in Flanders region
How long will be taken start to approve status?

hg340112

Hi

Did any body recently recived single permit from flander region please share with us.

elenalagafonova

japanexpat2021 wrote:

Here's  an update with my single permit application.

An application for my single permit was made on 30 Sep in Brussels region.

It was issued on 18 Oct.

I guess this is an exceptional case.


@japanexpat2021 congrats, indeed very quick! Did you apply from abroad and first time, not a renewal, correct?
Thanks!

Ehsan65

elenalagafonova wrote:
japanexpat2021 wrote:

Here's  an update with my single permit application.

An application for my single permit was made on 30 Sep in Brussels region.

It was issued on 18 Oct.

I guess this is an exceptional case.


@japanexpat2021 congrats, indeed very quick! Did you apply from abroad and first time, not a renewal, correct?
Thanks!


I thing its because Brussels region, my friend also got his single permit from Brussels region in 2 weeks.

elenalagafonova

Ehsan65 wrote:
elenalagafonova wrote:
japanexpat2021 wrote:

Here's  an update with my single permit application.

An application for my single permit was made on 30 Sep in Brussels region.

It was issued on 18 Oct.

I guess this is an exceptional case.


@japanexpat2021 congrats, indeed very quick! Did you apply from abroad and first time, not a renewal, correct?
Thanks!


I thing its because Brussels region, my friend also got his single permit from Brussels region in 2 weeks.


@Ehsan65, thanks for the info 🙏

desimey

manju618 wrote:

Hi,
I am planning to apply single permit in Flanders region
How long will be taken start to approve status?


Currently it seems to be taking 8-9 weeks for the work permit in Flanders then another 2-3 weeks for the annex46

dreamnaker ma

submitted 18 August.
Received working permit 20 October.
Waiting for immigration office reply.
don't know how long it will be needed.

hg340112

From which region you apply and what about your single permit.

Newdayffin

Newdayffin wrote:
ituralde wrote:
ituralde wrote:


This information is accurate. I was also informed the same by the company that has offered me a job.
My single permit application status:

Region: Flanders
Application Date: 02 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 27 September, 2021
Waiting for residence permit: Will update when I receive the entire permit.


UPDATE
Region: Flanders
Application Date: 02 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 27 September, 2021
Annexe 46 received: 13th October, 2021


Hello and congratulation first for getting your single permit

i have a question please can you share with us from where you are from

Because in my case i am from Morocco   my permit was applied one day after you and still waiting for the single permit

Region: Flanders
Application Date: 03 August, 2021
Work Permit Authorization Received: 28 September, 2021
Annexe 46 : Still waiting

Thank you very much and have a nice day


In my case i am still waiting for the residence permit (it's been more that 3 weeks now )

I will let you know if i have any update

Ehsan65

I asked about my residence permit from my company and they told me "they had noticed that the government offices slowed down for some reason and it takes them longer to review the applications."

here is my status :
getting email from social security : 6 Aug 2021
work permit : 7 Oct (after 2 months)
residence permit: still waiting
region : Flanders

hg340112

What is the reason any idea about it.

japanexpat2021

Right, I did it from abroad and for the first time.

gavish121

I asked about my residence permit from my company and they told me "they had noticed that the government offices slowed down for some reason and it takes them longer to review the applications."

here is my status :
getting email from social security : 6 Aug 2021
work permit : 7 Oct (after 2 months)
residence permit: still waiting
region : Flanders


This is very unfortunate that it takes soo much time for the single permit.

hg340112

So any idea when they will provide residence permit

Cakir2020

has anyone recived negative results?

Newdayffin

Hello community ,

Hope you are doing well and safe

Is there anyone who received his single permit recently if yes could he  or she  share with us the region and his timeline?

Thanks and have a nice day

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