Make an appointment at
Halabi & Associates
IN 3 STEPS BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT
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Fees
See our consultation rates and fee policy below
2
Questionnaire
Complete the online questionnaire before your appointment, based on your current situation
3
Appointment
Make an appointment online via our website, or by phone with our collaborator
How to book an appointment?
Our consultation fees
Our consultation fees
30 MINUTES-
Medical or humanitarian regularization
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Renewal of residence & work permit
Exclusively with Ms. Halabi
45 MINUTES-
Annuitant Visa
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Single permit/blue card/work permit
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Professional card / investment
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Change of status
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Citizenship
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Unlimited/permanent stay
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Family reunification
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Marriage and legal cohabitation
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Recognition of children
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Student and post-study residence
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Application for continued residence/right to be heard
If the consultation for this type of file does not exceed 30 minutes, the consultation will be charged at €250 instead of €350.
The difference will be
- either deducted from the opening fee
- or refunded
What does our consultation fee include?
- Analysis of the questionnaire and assignment of the lawyer most specialized in the matter
- Preparation of the consultation by the lawyer several hours before the consultation, based on the questionnaire and the documents received by e-mail by the client (to be sent to secretariat@avocat-halabi.com)
- Evaluation of the situation and strategy
- Explanation of the applicable procedure(s) (conditions, deadline, type of residence permit issued, renewal conditions, etc.) and estimate of the chances of success
- Individualized recommendations to increase the case’s chance of success
- Information regarding the fee amount and payment installments
- Answers to your questions
- Sending a thank you email with our general conditions and instructions for opening a file included, as well as noting the direct email of the lawyer in charge of your file
- Sending of a legal opinion (consultation note) summarizing
- The advised procedure(s) (conditions, deadline, type of residence permit issued, renewal conditions..)
- Individualized recommendations to increase the case’s chance of success
- Information regarding the fee amount and payment installments as well as details of the services included in the package
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Questionnaire
Fill out the online questionnaire.
This step is mandatory
- Creation of a contact sheet for each client in our file management system for optimal follow-up
- Time saving focus and consultations that are 100% dedicated to the strategy of your case
- Review of each situation prior to scheduling an appointment to assess the length of consultation required and whether a procedure is possible
- Preparation for the consultation by your lawyer several hours before the appointment, research on your situation, analysis of your documents before the first consultation
We therefore recommend that you send us a copy of all the decisions you have previously received.
Here are the recommendations to help you complete the questionnaire
- Choose the type of questionnaire that is appropriate for your situation
- Fill in the questionnaire fields accurately
- The questionnaire must be completed for/by the person for whom the application will be made
General information required for all types of files:
- First and last name of the person applying
- Nationality
- Country of residence and if in Belgium, address
- Contact telephone number
- Contact e-mail
- Residence status of the person: illegal or legal residence (if possible specify the type of residence documents)
- Description of your situation (this is the most important part): please explain when you arrived in Belgium, the reason why you are consulting us, if you have already completed applications in the past (and their results), if you have family in Belgium… The more precise the description of the situation, the better we can prepare the questionnaire and elaborate a strategy
- You would like to receive information by email: it allows us to keep you informed of any changes in the law or procedures. It is therefore recommended to subscribe to this service.
Specific information to be indicated in the description of the situation according to the type of procedure:
For a marriage file, legal cohabitation, acknowledgement of parentage, family reunification: please specify the nationality of the spouse/partner/child
For a single permit application: please specify the type of function, your qualifications, the residence status of the worker (in Belgium: legal or illegal residence/indicate if presently abroad)
For an economic immigration file or for family or other reasons: please indicate if you have assets or regular income (e.g., rent, dividends, pension…) in Belgium or abroad, which would allow you to be considered as “having sufficient resources.”
For a nationality application: please specify the number of years of legal residence, the type of residence permit, and your socio-economic integration (work, training, studies, etc.)
For a nationality application: please specify the number of years of legal residence, the type of residence permit and your socio-economic integration (work, training, studies, etc.)
For a humanitarian or medical regularization application: please indicate if you have already submitted applications in the past (please specify) and describe your medical or humanitarian situation.
If you have any difficulties (technical or otherwise) in completing this questionnaire, please do not hesitate to contact Lena in our administration department at 02/5031217, she will be happy to help you.
DOWNLOAD THE INSTRUCTIONS IN PDF FORMAT
Please fill out only one form, to be chosen based on your current situation
Once the questionnaire has been completed and sent, you can make an appointment
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Appointment
Make an appointment online via our website, or by phone with one of our collaborators, choosing to meet with us either
In person at our office
Amount of the consultation to be paid at the office on the day of your appointment
By video
Amount of the consultation to be paid remotely via stripe with bank card
Or by contacting our administrative department at 02/503.12.17
MONDAY AND TUESDAY from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY from 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
OR on our website for an appointment with Ms. Halabi only
Our fee policy
Except for legal proceedings*, we apply a fixed VAT flat rate per type of procedure
* Marriage refusal, legal cohabitation, acknowledgement of parentage...
What are the advantages of the package?
Our packages offer different benefits, so you can manage your budget
How are our packages calculated?
What do the plans include and what costs are covered? This package is always communicated during the first appointment and confirmed in the legal notice sent.
Breakdown of fees
The package is generally divided into 2 or 3 installments, after the first consultation
*Court proceedings
We practice a mixed formula including all our services until the first hearing. Then we bill at an hourly rate
What are the advantages of the package?
Includes all the services necessary the case’s success
No unpleasant surprises due to extra charges
Transparency and clarity
Watch the video instructions
How are our packages calculated?
Value
The value offered to the client: residence permit, work, Belgian social security, health care (in the case of a positive outcome)
Expertise
The firm has a proven experience of 22 years in the field
Recognition
The firm has received recognition as« specialist in immigration law »by the Brussels Bar Association
Time spent
The average time spent on each type of procedure, depending on its complexity, including follow-up with clients and responses to their e-mails during their procedure (often lasting at least 3 months to 1 year)
Internal costs
Internal costs (administration, software and computer management tools, training, various legal subscriptions, etc.)
Breakdown of fees into 4 stages of processing your case
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Nationality
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Unlimited/permanent stay
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Family reunification
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Legal cohabitation
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Acknowledgement of parentage
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Medical or humanitarian regularization
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Single permit
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Professional card
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Residence or annuitant visa
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Student stay
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Change of status
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Renewal of residence or work permit
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* Franchise of the procedure
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Analysis of the file
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Application to and examination of your file by the Office des Etrangers (Foreigner’s Office) and your previous counsel (if applicable)
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Sending the list of necessary documents as well as the pertinent information to build your file
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Verification and support to complete the file until it is optimal
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Recommendations to complete the file or improve its chances of success, if necessary
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Answering questions related to putting the file together (only by email)
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1, 15/20 minute telephone call to answer any questions
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Re-checking all documents
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Legal researching adapted to your case, if necessary
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Drafting of a request with reasons in fact and in law
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Reviewing of the application in-house by Ms. Halabi
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Sending the request to the client for validation
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Adapting the application on the basis of eventual remarks
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Preparing the signed application, its classified annexes, and sending it by PDF in order to submit it to the competent authority
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Sending emails to the various competent authorities to verify receipt of the file
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Intervention at each important stage of the procedure with the competent authority
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Regular follow-ups thanks to our workflow system
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Sending of additional information at the request of the competent authorities and/or in case of a change in the client's situation
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Answers to emails related to the current procedure until the final decision
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Sending of instructions for the follow-up of the file in case of success of the procedure or analysis of the decision and proposal of written strategy in case of denial