Portugal reverses deportation of 9-year-old after evidence oversight
Family Faced Distress After Receiving Deportation Order in Early January
When renewing her residency, she submitted rental receipts, her housing contract, employment contract, pay slips, and a proof of address issued by the local parish council.
AIMA Approves Residency for Older Daughter
Her request was denied because the Agency for Integration, Migrations, and Asylum (AIMA) ruled that she had failed to prove adequate housing—one of the requirements to remain in Portugal.
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However, her older daughter, aged 8, who lives in the same home, had her residency renewed without any questions about their housing situation.
Decision Reversed After SIC Inquiry
Contacted by SIC, AIMA stated that since Marlene initially filed her renewal application online and later submitted the housing documents by registered mail at the agency's request, not all evidence was considered at the time of the decision, leading to the rejection.
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Marlene's request was submitted Monday morning and approved hours later. AIMA confirmed that the additional documentation was reviewed, and the decision was reversed following a necessary reassessment.
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