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If you applied for one of the following visas through Portuguese consulate:
D1, D2, D3, D4, D6, D7, D8, Estada Temporaria --
AIMA will generally run your application through different stages. These are the official status stages:
1. Submitted/Received: The application has been formally submitted and acknowledged by AIMA.
2. Under Review/Processing: The application is currently being analyzed and processed by AIMA.
3. Approved/Awaiting Appointment: The visa has been approved, and the applicant is typically scheduled for an appointment to submit biometric data or further documentation.
4. Pending/Delayed: Due to high demand or backlog, the processing may be delayed, and the application is awaiting further action such as appointment scheduling or additional documentation.
5. Finalized/Resolved: The process is complete, and the visa is issued or the application is rejected.
The detailed process and status options can vary depending on individual cases, but these stages reflect the typical flow for D visas at AIMA Portugal

The typical processing durations for each AIMA D visa status are as follows:
1. Submission/Received: This is immediate upon submitting the application.
2. Review/Processing: Can take up to 60 days depending on the case and completeness of documents.
3. Appointment Scheduling: Usually scheduled 60 to 90 days in advance after acceptance.
4. Pending/Delayed: Due to backlogs, delays of several months to over a year are common.
5. Finalization: Once appointments and document checks are complete, issuance can take a few weeks.

Overall, the full D visa process can last from around 2 to 4 months or longer depending on individual circumstances and backlog. Some applicants report waiting over 6 months for finalization in extreme backlog situations, but the standard official guidance is decision within 60 days after complete application submission

1. Planning and Preparation: Knowing the stage helps applicants prepare required documents, book appointments, and plan travel or relocation timelines realistically.
2. Avoiding Missed Deadlines: Understanding status updates helps avoid missing crucial deadlines for document submission, biometric appointments, or fees that can delay or cancel the application.
3. Anticipating Delays: Awareness of processing stages and potential delays can help manage expectations and reduce uncertainty during long waits.
4. Proactive Follow-up: Tracking status enables applicants to follow up or escalate cases effectively if stuck during particular stages.
5. Ensuring Compliance: Monitoring the process helps comply with legal requirements and avoid issues such as overstaying or having invalid visa status.

To escalate a stuck D visa application at AIMA, the following steps are commonly recommended:

1. File a formal complaint via the Livro Amarelo platform, referencing your NIPC number and highlighting that your application has been "under analysis" longer than the legal 90 working days. This procedure has been reported to push stalled applications forward within weeks.

2. Send polite but persistent email inquiries to AIMA via official contacts, including your full details and case information, requesting a status update.

3. Call AIMA phone lines regularly. Though challenging due to wait times, persistence can lead to reaching a representative who can assist.

4. Engage legal counsel or immigration specialists to submit requests or complaints on your behalf, as legal pressure has helped some cases progress.

5. Monitor official platforms and news for government backlog-clearing initiatives which may affect your application.

6. As a last resort, some applicants have pursued legal actions (lawsuits) against AIMA to compel faster decisions, but this is complex and should be done with legal advice.