Immigration
Immigrants travel hundreds of kilometers for two-minute appointments at AIMA
AIMA's current appointment scheduling strategy assigns slots based on system availability rather than the user's place of residence, forcing some immigrants to travel long distances across the country for short, routine appointments. The situation has led to reports of high travel costs, difficulties with public transport connectivity, and administrative errors such as receiving multiple conflicting scheduling notices for a single process.
Why it mattersIf you are waiting for an AIMA appointment, be prepared for the possibility of being assigned a location far from your home, which may require significant travel planning and personal expense to ensure you do not miss your window and jeopardize your residency process.