No response for permanent residence

aquajack22 · 2024-01-10T20:48:55+01:00

Struggling with delayed permanent residence in Belgium? Get insights on rights, options, and commune responses shared by others facing similar issues.

aquajack22 New member

Member since 07 March 2021

aquajack22New member10 January 2024 18:48:55

Dears,

Hope you all have a great 2024.

I was checking to get some feedback on my situation. Perhaps it can help me move forward.

As it's more than 7 years continuously, I had applied for PR ( L card) freshly in Schaerbeek commune and received by Bis 16, which also clearly states the ministry has to decide by 5 months. It's more than 8 months now since I received Bis 16.

When we visited the commune thinking that we can ask for PR ( like many forums here suggest) as it's more than 5 months, we have been sent back twice saying we need to wait for a response.

Meanwhile however managing here with a single permit A card which has three year validity. And since it's 3 year tenure expires this coming Aug, I was really hoping to get the PR to avoid having to submit another single permit application.

Now, what do you feel are the best options I have here considering my inputs provided.

And why my commune doesn't provide it to me as it's 8 months since the application. What are my rights here.

Thanks in advance for your inputs.

Aneesh Belgium Expert

Member since 11 April 2010

AneeshBelgium Expert11 January 2024 08:13:33

2000

You will get a response before expiry of your current RP.

BMM996210 Contributor

Member since 14 December 2022

BMM996210Contributor11 January 2024 08:21:23

147

Hi,

This situation started to arise since end May 2023 I believe.

the initial rule or expectation that we will get an L card after the default 5 months is no longer valid. Now, the final decision needs to come from the ministry.

The only thing you could do is to follow-up with your commune and see if they can call the ministry to have your document checked.

I am not sure if there are other ways that could help you.