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Lena Sandras
#1
Hello lifers,

4 months ago, I started as a self-employed in Belgium
I applied for a professional card and got a positive response. Based on this response, I started to work, signed a contract and got my residence card in Belgium

After 4 months, I receive another negative decison for a professional card stating that the first decision was an adminstrative error

I searched a lot for a lawyer, but all of them think of a huge money to receive from me

What is your suggestion? Who will pay for the moral and financial damage?
Thanks
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phipiemar
#2
Hi,

I'm sorry for you but Do not try to sue the Belgian state, you will lose...
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Lena Sandras
#3
Thanks. It is so disappointing... Many friends think so...
May I appeal for a compensation? And what to expect?
phipiemar
#4
Expect nothing at all...

And to sue them, you will have to invest a lot of money over several years with no guarantee of success.
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Lena Sandras
#5
What about making a complaint without a lawyer? I mean, years are not a problem, but the money the lawyers demand really shocks...
SimCityAT
#6
You can appeal but I would I wouldn't hold my breath. Yes, lawyers do charge a lot, they do everywhere in the world.
Lena Sandras
#7
Thanks! I will do my best of what I can... We will see...The chance is minimal...

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