The law permits the regularization of immigrants who were caught off guard.
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Since the end of the "expressions of interest" (MI) process on June 3, several cases have emerged, particularly from immigrants caught off guard by the change. Many people already working in Portugal with a contract but have yet to have time to apply for the MI are now in a difficult situation. When the MI program ended, the Government assured that those who had already started the process would have their cases reviewed.
However, due to the decision's immediate effects, individuals working in Portugal who still needed to complete the application could not regularize their status through this route. Now, a change in the law will address this issue. A transitional regime, proposed by the Liberal Initiative (IL) and approved by Parliament, came into force today, with Chega being the only party to vote against it.
The new law was officially published in the Diário da República yesterday, which means it is now legally in effect. In practice, however, the Government must implement the changes. The Agency for Integration, Migration, and Asylum (AIMA) must update its procedures per the new legislation. With the portal for submitting MI already closed, it is unclear whether applications will be accepted online. It's also unknown how many people are affected by this change.
The law specifically applies to those working in Portugal before June 3. Only those who arrived after that date will be eligible for a residence permit under this mechanism. An official source from IL has confirmed that no minimum contribution period is required for eligibility under this transitional regime. "There is no minimum period. People didn't know the law would change," the source explained.
The party's rationale for proposing this change is based on the principle of trust. They argue that protecting the rights of those who have already regularized their situation with Social Security is essential, ensuring that their legitimate expectations are satisfied. AIMA, in a statement sent to the parliamentary committee that discussed the bill, emphasized the need to determine how affected citizens can submit their requests, prevent document fraud, and establish a deadline for exercising this right.
The Government has yet to comment on how the law will be implemented. Still, Minister António Leit?o Amaro, responsible for migration issues, is expected to discuss the matter in Parliament today during the detailed State Budget debate.