Proposal put forward by government for scrutiny of immigration policies
"Hey there! 💰 Portugal's new gov'na, Luís Montenegro and crew (that's PSD/CDS for ya), got some big plans for ya! They're aiming to shake up the immigration system with stricter regulations and better management of the migrant flow. Let's break it down!
First things first, the nationality law is gonna see some changes 📜.
- Longer wait for citizenship: The residency requirement for foreigners to score a Portuguese citizenship is about to double, jumping from 5 to 10 years.
- Don't count applications: The time your application for a residence permit sits on a desk might no longer count towards your residency period. That could mean a longer wait-time for citizenship!
Moving on to family reunification 👨👩👦.
- Tighter rules: The rules for family reunification will become more rigid, making it harder to bring your fam over.
- Limiting the love: The government wants to limit family reunification due to the existing strain on public services.
What else is in store for immigrants 👨🦳?
- Top talents only: The government prefers to invite highly skilled workers, migrants with qualifications, and those who can contribute to the Portuguese economy.
- Strengthening borders: Repatriation procedures will be streamlined and possibly special units established to control borders and foreigners more effectively.
- Catching the illegal: The government is all about clamping down on illegal immigration and improving enforcement mechanisms.
All in all, these changes aim to reduce pressures on public services, ensure a more orderly integration of immigrants, and align immigration policies with national economic and social objectives."
In the new policy-and-legislation reforms announced by Portugal's government, led by Luís Montenegro, stricter regulations on immigration are being proposed, as seen in the plans to double the residency requirement for foreigners seeking Portuguese citizenship from 5 to 10 years (general-news). Moreover, the government's focus on inviting highly skilled workers and migrants with qualifications aligns with its goal of strengthening the country's economy and public services, a key objective in Portugal's politics (policy-and-legislation).
