Portugal has officially taken a bold step forward. The Portuguese Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has announced a game-changing reform that will significantly accelerate immigration processing for thousands of applicants worldwide. Starting this month, applicants under the D7 (Passive Income) and CPLP (Lusophone) visa categories will benefit from a faster, smarter, and more efficient system designed to eliminate long-standing delays. 🚀 Key Breakthroughs You Need to Know ✨ 100% Digital-First Applications Initial document submissions are now fully online — no physical visits required until the final biometric appointment. Less hassle. Faster approvals. 🔄 Automatic Residence Permit Renewal Residence permits expiring in Q1 2026 will be automatically extended by 12 months, allowing authorities to focus on new and pending applications. 👨‍👩‍👧 Family Applications Get Priority Family reunification files linked to main applicants will now be processed simultaneously, not one after another — a huge win for families planning to relocate together. ⭐ “This modernization is exactly what the immigration system needed. It allows us to settle our clients in Lisbon in record time — with clarity, speed, and confidence.” — Sora, Senior Consultant, Early Birds Solutions

The Australian government has recently updated the list of eligible qualifications for extended post-study work rights. International graduates with degrees in healthcare, teaching, and engineering may now be eligible for an additional two years on their Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). Contact us to see if you qualify.