Immigrants with appointments at AIMA and IRN should prepare: strike on March 23rd

Uber backtracks and will accept AIMA renewal receipts

Uber has reversed its decision and will now accept renewal receipts for immigrants awaiting their updated residence cards from the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA). In a statement to DN Brasil, the platform confirmed the measure, which has no set deadline, following validation through AIMA's own system. The decision follows confusion over the clarity of the new renewal documents, which replaced previous automatic extensions. While over 90% of approved cards have been delivered, thousands remain pending, causing significant issues for residents in banking and employment sectors.

Diário de Notícias17 Apr

TVDE drivers forced to stop due to expired residence permits

The National Movement Association – TVDE is requesting an extension of the deadline and is calling for accountability from the Government and AIMA.

Delay in AIMA card delivery blocks TVDE drivers; Bolt grants 30-day extension, Uber refuses

TVDE drivers have had their accounts blocked by Uber following the April 15 deadline for renewed residency cards, which many immigrants, including Brazilians, have yet to receive due to delays at the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA). While Uber maintains that a valid residency permit is a mandatory legal requirement for its platform, Bolt has granted a 30-day grace period, arguing that drivers awaiting renewal are legally entitled to work in Portugal.

Diário de Notícias16 Apr

Strike this Friday may affect services at AIMA

A public sector strike this Friday, April 17, will impact various sectors, including the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA). While the exact level of disruption is unclear, sources indicate that services may be limited, particularly in the morning. Appointments cannot be cancelled due to strike laws, causing concern for immigrants who have been waiting months for assistance and often face long-distance travel for their scheduled meetings.

Diário de Notícias16 Apr

Cultural mediators demand employment contracts with AIMA during protest in front of Government headquarters

Dozens of sociocultural mediators demonstrated this Monday in front of the Government headquarters.

New strike at AIMA leaves immigrants without service

It is yet another start to the week where many immigrants, who have waited months for an appointment, will have to wait even longer. Cultural mediators at the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) are on a national strike this Monday, March 30th. The professionals are demanding to be integrated into the agency's permanent staff. These mediators are subcontracted by AIMA through associations. DN/DN Brasil found that in Porto, strike participation is over 70%. In Lisbon, the location with the most disruptions is the Loja dos Anjos, where hundreds of people pass through daily. This is the second consecutive week to begin with a strike, leaving immigrants without service. Last week, the stoppage was by the civil service. In both cases, citizens waited months to secure an appointment, which will now have to be rescheduled. Speaking to Lusa, Artur Sequeira, a leader of the National Federation of Unions of Workers in Public and Social Functions (FNSTPS), blamed the Government for the situation. 'The constraint felt at this moment is that service is closed. The only culprit for this situation is the Government, it is the AIMA oversight body, because it does not resolve a problem demanded by the sociocultural mediators subcontracted in IPSS at AIMA,' the union leader declared. There are about 200 professionals demanding direct hiring. These workers perform various functions at the institution, especially in public service. In addition to the strike, a protest is scheduled for 3:00 PM in front of the Government headquarters. The AIMA office in Leiria has no reopening forecast, and immigrants are met with closed doors. AIMA faces 'a huge challenge ahead' with the end of the Mission Structure.

10 am. State Budget. Minister does not believe in PS rejection

In this news bulletin, an interview with Gonçalo Matias on 'O Explicador'. Also in this edition, the AIMA workers' strike and the latest updates on the conflict in the Middle East.

9 a.m. Strike at AIMA. Anjos branch facing disruptions

In this news report, live coverage of the disruptions caused by the cultural mediators' strike. Also, the war in the Middle East, with a focus on Trump's threats to Iran.

AIMA: Cultural mediators go on strike this Monday

Cultural mediators from AIMA are gathering near the Government headquarters this Monday. The Federation of Workers' Unions accuses the State of using precarious workers as permanent staff.

Protest causes impact. AIMA cultural mediators on strike for permanent integration

The professionals, who will be gathered at the Government headquarters in Lisbon, accuse the ministry of relying on precarious workers as if they were permanent staff. By early morning, the effects of the strike were already visible.

Protest causes queues. AIMA cultural mediators on strike for permanent integration

The professionals, who will be gathered at the Government headquarters in Lisbon, accuse the ministry of relying on precarious workers as if they were permanent staff. By early morning, the effects of the strike were already visible.

Protest causes queues. AIMA cultural mediators on strike for permanent integration

The professionals, who will be gathered at the Government headquarters in Lisbon, accuse the ministry of relying on precarious workers as if they were permanent staff. By early morning, the effects of the strike were already visible.

5h. AIMA cultural mediators are on strike today

These workers are demanding integration into the institution's permanent staff. In the Operação Marquês case, Pedro Delille is facing another disciplinary proceeding. Also, the latest international news.

AIMA workers to be on strike

Home News AIMA workers to be on strike AIMA workers to be on strike Cultural mediators from the Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) will hold a strike on 20 March to demand their incorporation into the institution's staff, which they accuse of using temporary workers as permanent

AIMA: 3,328 visas approved through regulated migration

The assessment of the protocol for granting work visas to immigrants in their countries of origin was considered “positive” by the executive. About 60% of the applications are for the agricultural sector.

Cultural mediators schedule strike to demand integration into AIMA staff

The strike is scheduled for March 30th, and a demonstration is planned near the Government headquarters.

Calls for changing AIMA legislation

Home News Calls for changing AIMA legislation Calls for changing AIMA legislation The Migration Workers' Union (STM) accused the government of handing over the management of work visas to a multinational company due to a lack of investment in the diplomatic network and warned of the precariousnes

AIMA asks to repeat residency renovation request

Home News AIMA asks to repeat residency renovation request AIMA asks to repeat residency renovation request Immigrants with student residency permits who are employed will have to reapply for residency renewal.