Immigration
Justice system receives 40,632 lawsuits filed by immigrants this year, most against AIMA
Immigrants have filed over 40,000 legal actions in Portuguese courts so far in 2026, primarily challenging residency application denials by AIMA. Currently, there are more than 130,000 such cases pending in the courts.
Why it mattersThis record volume of litigation indicates severe systemic delays and high rates of residency application refusals, suggesting that if you are currently interacting with AIMA, you may face significant hurdles and should be prepared for potential administrative bottlenecks.
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