Why Legal Action Could Be a Smart Strategy?

30 October, 2024

Many golden visa applicants have successfully filed lawsuits against AIMA, achieving a 90% success rate. Courts have ordered AIMA to speed up Golden Visa applications, resulting in faster outcomes.

It's important to note that the new Nationality Act, allowing citizenship applications after five years, doesn’t affect Golden Visa processing—you still need a valid residence card for citizenship. Since AIMA’s backlog may continue until late 2025, legal action remains an effective way to expedite your Visa.

For those needing a Schengen visa, lawsuits have led to quick biometric appointments, with courts requiring AIMA to respond within 7 days.

Legal Actions – Status and Results

  • Total legal actions submitted: 250+
  • Nature of actions: delays in application processing time
  • Date of most recent application submitted with legal action: March 2024
  • Favorably resolved or biometrics scheduled before court ruling: 90% success rate

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