Anybody else coping with delays on apostille for background check?

You applied in November 2022? If so, pre-approval is probably more likely at end of year or later. They are still processing December 2021 applications right now.

(If you applied in Nov 2021 then where the heck is SEF with your pre-approval??!!)

Yup, November 2022. I expect Iā€™ll be waiting for quite a whileā€¦

THIS IS AN URGENT MESSSAGE REQUIRING YOUR ATTENTION AND ACTION!

Everyone who has applied or is thinking about applying for the ARI/Golden Visa program of Portugal, We urgently need your help!

The rights of immigrants to Portugal are being threatened. At this point proposed laws seek to revoke the rights of ARI (residence by investment ) applicants , but any category of immigrants could be next. Please sign this petition sponsored by PAIIR asap . If the group of Portuguese industry and legal leaders obtain 7,500 signature the group will secure the right to participate in parliamentary discussions about the bill and represent itā€™s members and us.

Please help before itā€™s too late. https://peticaopublica.com/pview.aspx?pi=PT115859. To join the petition you need you name, email and NIF or identification residence card or passport number) .

Obrigado pela ajuda.