Another perfect example of the arbitrariness of card issue dates, and how using them as a start date for Nationality has “No discernible reason” per “O pai da Constituição” Jorge Miranda.
| Event | me | John |
|---|---|---|
| Application | 13 Feb 2023 | 6 Mar 2023 |
| Biometrics (both ‘old process’) | 17 Dec 2024 | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Final approval | still waiting today  |
22 Sep 2025 |
| Residence card (Primary) | " | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Residence card (Dependent) | " | 28 Nov 2025 |
…apparently we are both AIMA ‘old process’ applicants, so this is legacy arbitrariness, not even the new model.
But again… dates are 100% due to AIMA administrative whims, and political meddling (“we leave the wealthiest for the end of the line” and all that). Nothing in the Applicant’s control here.
EDIT: added @va.trade23’s 15-Dec updates above. And yes, it’s now been a year since my Bios and still nothing from AIMA 