Does this news have any impact on processing work permits currently?

Looks very similar to the MVV system currently in use in the Netherlands.  There, all applications go to a central office, where they are passed out to regional offices to be dealt with.

Pro's = even workflow, most efficient use of the workforce should result in better overall customer service.
Con's = at times when the workforce is reduced (vacation, sickness etc), there is no replacement staff, so service turnaround suffers.

It seems to work OK, although some users complain that it is taking too long.

Hope this helps.

Cynic
Expat Team

An addition to that news,

https://www.fragomen.com/insights/alert … its-issued

This is indeed welcome as dependants can work without WP. Will this apply to existing work permit holders?

If its for new permit holders only once it becomes law, what will become of old wp holders? Is there a precedence?