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Lay off - Single Permit

Member since 20 August 2019

TsovinarMember17 January 2021 20:45:03

Hello everyone,

I was laid off from my current job and my company told me I will have 3 months to either find another job or leave the country.

Considering the situation in job market now I am afraid 3 months won't be enough to find another job. Do you know if there are any ways to extend that period ? And in case I find a job do you know how long the new permit will it take to be approved and if I will be allowed to stay in Belgium and wait for my new single permit here ?

Looking forward to some information !

sanjayjoshiutopian Member

Member since 03 May 2018

sanjayjoshiutopianMember18 January 2021 02:31:52

If you find a new job, under recent changes in regulation, your employer can transfer the current permit to their name. Recently in 2020, one of my friends have done the same.

Tsovinar Member

Member since 20 August 2019

TsovinarMember21 January 2021 18:47:36

Thanks for the reply do you know how much time it took to get the permit transferred ?

sanjayjoshiutopian Member

Member since 03 May 2018

sanjayjoshiutopianMember22 January 2021 01:11:00

Nearly 3-4 weeks

Tsovinar Member

Member since 20 August 2019

TsovinarMember27 January 2021 12:42:03

I was checking with my previous employer, they had no clue about this procedure.

Do you know how this procedure is called ? or do you have any link where I can read more about it ?

It will be really really helpful 聽 Looking forward to your reply.