Due to the lack of appointments to apply for a residence permit with AIMA, and also the delay in issuing process after submission, several applicants have opted to go to the court against AIMA to have their right guaranteed. This can be an appointment scheduling or issuance of the residence permit.
In what situations is it possible to take legal action against AIMA?
If you fall into any of these situations:
– Expressions of interest submitted more than 90 working days ago (provided that the applicant has been working during this period)
– you want an appointment for a residence permit by family reunification (when the family members – spouses, parents or children are in Portugal)
– you want an appointment for a residence permit as a family member of a Portuguese or European Union citizen who are in national territory
– You have already had your appointment at AIMA and are waiting for the issuance of your residence permit – 90 working days have passed for concessions and 60 working days for renewals
– You have a visa but have not been able to get an appointment at AIMA for several months
– students and parents of students who are not getting an appointment at AIMA to apply for a residence permit
Iolanda Andrade
geral@iolandaandrade.com
