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In recent years, Portugal has seen an incredible growth in immigration, especially from America, the UK, Brazil and China. Due to the high volume of new Residency applications, the nation became overwhelmed to deal with the increasing number of applications. Thinking about how to solve the long lines, the Portuguese Government and the Ordem dos Advogados (Portuguese Bar Association) signed a groundbreaking agreement with the Agência para an Integração, Migrações e Asilo () to address the backlog of 300,000 pending immigration requests. This significant collaboration aims to streamline and expedite the process of legalising the status of immigrants in Portugal.
Portuguese Lawyers and AIMA Set Partnership to End Long Lines
The legal expertise of Portuguese lawyers is set to play a crucial role in providing a comprehensive and timely response to those seeking regularisation. The collaboration, signed last 5th of March 2024 through a public tender, involves offering legal knowledge to AIMA for processing various aspects of immigration, including the extension and renewal of stay, residence permits, and authorisation for investment activities. In return for their highly qualified and technically advanced services, AIMA will compensate the lawyers, establishing a framework for a mutually beneficial partnership.
This initiative will allow lawyers, trainee lawyers, and solicitors to apply for a professional grant, enabling them to respond promptly to AIMA's requests. The partnership is crucial for cases involving individuals who initially arrived with tourist visas and later began working in Portugal. AIMA reinforces that solving illegal immigration and dealing with the long waiting list is a quick response. With the initiative, the Portuguese Government takes a huge step to prevent individuals from waiting for years, uncertain about their status, and potentially facing rejection after already establishing roots in the country.
