Belgium: In-Country Status Change Extended

New legislation is now in effect that expands the ability for third-country nationals residing in Belgium to apply for an in-country change of status to an employment-based sponsored permit under standard in-country processing. The legislation specifically applies to dependents, temporary protection status holders, refugees and beneficiaries of subsidiary protection and regularized persons. Previously, foreign nationals had to apply for their change of status abroad, which was not always feasible and caused significant processing delays.