AIMA Updates
Portugal's government has reported that 98% of cases handled by its dedicated backlog task force have now been resolved. The announcement marks a significant milestone in the effort to address the substantial immigration processing backlog that has affected applicants in recent years.
Applicants with pending cases are advised to monitor official AIMA communications for updates specific to their application type and status.
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