- Second Chance for Migrants: Around 108,000 rejected residency applicants can reapply due to unpaid fees.
- Administrative Action: The AIMA offers migrants a chance to fix pending issues before final closure.
- No Immediate Deportation: Rejected applicants can submit missing documents instead of facing repatriation.
- Reduced Reapplications Likely: Some migrants may have left Portugal, lowering reapplication numbers.
- Legal Experts Praise Move: Lawyers commend this step for preventing issues with undocumented migrants.
- Immigration Concerns: A survey shows 63% of Portuguese prefer fewer migrants from certain regions.
- Below EU Migration Rates: Portugal’s immigrant rate (10%-11%) is under the EU average of 15%.
- Backlog in Applications: Around 440,000 legalization applications are pending, with 150,000 unreviewed.
- New Migration Policy: The 2024 Action Plan mandates migrants secure jobs before moving.
- Fewer Visas Issued: Job-seeker visas have significantly decreased after the new rules.
Portugal’s approach balances migrant integration with addressing administrative and public concerns.
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