I got some good news (for a change). My application was approved, I got an email from the lawyer yesterday. Quite surprised actually, end of December and AIMA is working!! It has been a long journey, now will pay the big bucks and start waiting for the card.
Happy Holidays.
application: 9 November 2021
pre-approval: 19 May 2022
biometrics: 4 January 2023 (Lisbon)
final approval: 16 December 2024
No lawsuit.