Latest work permit processing time at Liege, Walloon region

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7 years ago

Dear Expats,

Hello!

My name is Anantha, I am basically from India, currently I am on a student visa in France. I am pursuing my MBA studies here in France, I have completed my first year of MBA and for the second year I am at a liberty to take up internship or a full time job, as I have completed all my taught part. I will have my MBA degree once I submit my management project at the end of year 2.
I have a permanent job offer from one of the airlines in liege (Based on my prior work experience and my other technical master degree), they have applied for processing on my work permit (highly skilled, type B) in the walloon administration ( Directorate of Employment and Work Permits.) on 09OCT18.
I have following queries:

1. With the implementation of Single permit (refer to following link), there is some delays expected, I wanted to know when can I expect my file to be processed (From your recent experiences)?

LINK: https://www.vandelanotte.be/en/latest-n … -employers

2. Initially my company said that I need not have to submit any medical certificate as I have stayed more than 1 year in France, later the walloon authorities asked for it. I have submitted the medical certificate to them on 07NOV18. Question: Does the late submission of the medical certificate further delay the work permit approval date?

Thanks in Advance,

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ananth.rks Member

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7 years ago

Thanks Aneesh for the reply, you do a great job by helping people with information

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My work permit got approved, following are the details:

Region: Liege, Wallonia
Work permit type: Type B, High skilled
Application date: 09-Oct-18
Approved on: 28-Nov-18

I am planning on writing a detailed blog on the work permit and visa application process.

Cheers,
Anantha

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Maximus24 Active member

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7 years ago

I too thought of writing one. But the system is changing from January. A new single permit system is being introduced. So save time. Great intention though.

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Onkaf Active member

25POSTS

7 years ago

Hello,

You got work permit as per new procedure?

ashishmau5 Member

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6 years ago

Hey Friends,

Hope you guys are doing awesome.
My employer applied a single permit for me on 28th May and my work permit was approved on 28th June but since the day it is awaiting second level approval from home ministry. Is this the case for most of the folks out there or I'm the only chosen one? How much maximum time does it take to get the work permit? Any tips or contacts to get some status. It was for Brussels region.
My status during WP application: Student resident VIsa in France

Your views and suggestions would be super appreciated.

sravani24 New member

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6 years ago

ashishmau5 wrote:
Hey Friends,

Hope you guys are doing awesome.
My employer applied a single permit for me on 28th May and my work permit was approved on 28th June but since the day it is awaiting second level approval from home ministry. Is this the case for most of the folks out there or I'm the only chosen one? How much maximum time does it take to get the work permit? Any tips or contacts to get some status. It was for Brussels region.
My status during WP application: Student resident VIsa in France

Your views and suggestions would be super appreciated.

Hey ashishmau5,
Any update on your work visa? Are you going through the highly skilled migrant route as well?