AIMA applies new family reunification law retroactively to some applications

expresso.pt (Portuguese)

AIMA is applying new family reunification laws to applications filed before the changes, sparking controversy. Immigrants and lawyers are contesting this retroactive application. AIMA states the new law only applies to cases initiated through legal action. Without court orders, AIMA previously only processed applications for minors already in Portugal. This situation affects individuals like Mustafa, who faced significant delays in his residency application after arriving in Portugal in 2020.


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