AIMA Lawsuit
Due to the significant delays and the lack of positive updates from AIMA (formerly SEF), waiting for your appointment or spending a long time with useless phone calls trying to reach the immigration services is no longer the best option. Thus, we recommend taking the courtroom route and approaching AIMA by filing a lawsuit.
Our legal action aims to compel AIMA to make progress on your case by booking your appointment or analyzing your renewal request. The process is simple and stress-free for you, since you don’t need to go to court yourself. Let us take care of it.
The cause of the action is the migration service’s failure to comply with the legal deadlines. This means more than 90 business days have passed since you applied for your residence permit.
6 steps
How it works?
OnBording Call
Initially, we’ll have a call to identify the key proofs for your lawsuit
Sign your Power of Attorney
Sign a power of attorney giving powers to our lawyers act on your behalf in the courtroom
Lawsuit Preparation
Preparation of the document and filling a lawsuit
Judge's Review and AIMA Notification
The judge will analyze our request and call AIMA to action
AIMA's Appointment Booking or Request Review
After that, AIMA will email you with the appointment booking or will analyze your request
Residence Permit Approval and Card Issuance
Upon receiving the approval for a residence permit, cards will be issued.
still some questions?
FAQ
What is an action for notification of rights, freedoms, and guarantees?
It is a legal action that aims to compel AIMA (formerly SEF) to take action on your immigration case, whether by scheduling an appointment or reviewing your renewal request, due to their failure to comply with legal deadlines.
Who can file this action?
Anyone who has applied for a residence permit and has not received a response within the 90 business day deadline. However, keep in mind that to address the court, you’ll need a lawyer to submit the lawsuit on your behalf.
Do I need to appear in court?
No, you do not need to appear in court. We handle the entire judicial process on your behalf.
How long does it take to get a response after filing the action?
The time may vary, but the summons generally speeds up the process, as the judge orders AIMA to take immediate action. According to our knowledge, once the judge orders AIMA, the appointment is scheduled within 10-30 days.
What documents are needed to start the process?
You will need to provide evidence related to your residence permit application, such as proof of submission, receipts, and any previous communication with AIMA.
How much does it cost to file this action?
The costs may vary depending on the complexity of your case. During our initial call, we will provide an estimate of legal fees and other related expenses.
What happens if AIMA still does not act after the summons?
If AIMA does not act as ordered by the court, additional measures can be taken to ensure they comply with the judicial decision.
How do I start the process?
Contact us to schedule an initial call. During this call, we will discuss the details of your case and the necessary steps to initiate the legal action.
What happens after the process?
As soon as AIMA calls you to attend your appointment, the process follows the normal rules. This means you’ll have to attend the appointment to collect biometrics and present all documents required for the category of your residence permit. Additionally, according to our knowledge, AIMA is booking appointments from one day to another, so you must be 100% available to attend the appointment anywhere in Portugal.
If the judge denies my request, do I lose the chance to live in Portugal?
No. The court decision will only be related to the absence of response from AIMA to book your appointment. The authorization to live in Portugal comes from AIMA anyway, and the fact you intend to take action in court should not impact your immigration process.
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