Order to leave the territory: what recourse and chances of success?
Every year, many foreigners in an irregular situation in Belgium receive aorder to leave the territory. This administrative decision, which has serious consequences, does not mean the end of all hope of regularization. With the help of a lawyer specializing in immigration law, it is possible to introduceappealand to optimize its chances of being able to remain on Belgian territory.
The office of Maître Innocent Twagiramungu, an experienced lawyer based in Brussels, at the crossroads of Ixelles and Saint-Gilles, has been supporting people facing eviction proceedings for more than 20 years. With extensive expertise inimmigration law, it helps you assert your rights and exploit all the remedies available to you.
The order to leave the territory: a decision with serious consequences
When the Foreigners’ Office finds that a person does not or no longer meets the conditions for staying in Belgium, it notifies them of an order to leave the territory. This decision concerns in particular therejected asylum seekers, people residing illegally or those whose residence permit has not been renewed.
Failure to follow an order to leave the territory exposes you to serious consequences:arrest and detentionin a closed center, forced expulsion to the country of origin, legal proceedings… Not to mention the precariousness of daily life, the deterioration of living conditions and the increased risks of delinquency. It is therefore crucial to react quickly.
Call a specialist lawyer to file an appeal
Fortunately, an order to leave the territory is not inevitable. The law provides for the possibility of introducing aaction for annulment and/or suspensionbefore the Foreigners’ Litigation Council (CCE). To maximize your chances of success, it is strongly recommended that you be assisted by a lawyer experienced in immigration law.
Maître Twagiramungu puts his in-depth knowledge of Belgian and European law at the service of your case. It analyzes your situation in detail to identify therelevant legal meansand writes a detailed request to the CCE. All in strict compliance with the strict deadlines, in order to avoid any rejection due to lateness.
Consider regularizing your stay in parallel with the appeal
Beyond the appeal against the order to leave the territory, your lawyer will examine with you the advisability of filing a request forregularization of stayon the basis of articles 9bis or 9ter of the law on foreigners. These procedures make it possible, under certain conditions, to obtain a right to stay for humanitarian or medical reasons.
In any case, the key to success lies in transparent dialogue with your advisor. In complete confidentiality, Maître Twagiramungu takes the time to listen to you to identify the specificities of your journey and build with you atailor-made strategy. Responsive and committed, he ensures personalized follow-up of your file until its conclusion.
Have you received an order to leave Belgian territory? Don’t give up. Contact the office of Maître Twagiramungu without delay, in Brussels, Ixelles, Saint-Gilles, Forest or Anderlecht. His expertise and involvement will be your best assets fordefend your rightsand regularize your situation. Together, let’s give your future in Belgium every chance.