Hello Everyone,
Please help to share feedback for below query.
I am working in Belgium from March 2017 under Expat status, I changed to Local employer last year. Next month I complete 5 years in Belgium. Can I apply for B or L card beginning of April?.
I have seen few posts that ruled changes last year, 5 years of Social security is required to get B or L card.
Please share your thoughts
L or B Card
eshwarraj09
07 February 2022 19:11:35
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eshwarraj09
09 February 2022 22:13:48
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Appreciate your feedback please
Jimsen
09 February 2022 22:42:36
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I suggest you apply for B first. This will allow you to work in Belgium for next 5 years.
Next step, apply for L to so that you can work in EU for next 10 years or apply for Belgium Nationality. Even if they reject (unfortunately), you still have your PR (Type B). You can switch the company with type B PR.
eshwarraj09
09 February 2022 22:57:01
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Many thanks for your reply. As per your comments, B will be approved and for L there are chances for rejection?
Edigj
10 February 2022 20:35:53
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What is L card? I have never heard of.
Apply for D card instead. The difference is that with D you can apply under EU law and it gives access to EU market. Also it must be approved within 6 months while the B card approval can last as much as government pleases.
eshwarraj09
10 February 2022 21:04:31
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L is new name of D Card from July 2021
03curablesquid
16 September 2022 02:06:43
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Have you gotten through with the application for L card?
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