The president of the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA), Pedro Portugal Gaspar, is set to leave his position to join the Competition Authority. This decision was reached two months ago by the Minister of the Presidency, and the transition has already received the mandatory approval from the CReSAP recruitment commission.
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The Parliament passed a bill extending the specialized training internship for doctors from CPLP countries from the current 18 months to 24 months, with potential for renewals. The exact duration for each medical specialty will be determined by the Order of Physicians (Ordem dos Médicos).
A Brazilian entrepreneur approved by IAPMEI for a cybersecurity startup visa has had her residency request denied by AIMA, effectively placing her and her two children in an irregular situation. Despite the business being vetted and accepted under the national program, the administrative process at AIMA has resulted in a denial that leaves the family's legal status in limbo.
The number of golden visas granted last year reached a new maximum of 2,685, with US citizens leading the total. A cumulative 18,254 golden visas have been issued overall, though data regarding specific investments and categories remains missing.