Why are AIMA appointments so hard to get?

Short answer: AIMA inherited SEF's 350k+ backlog in late-2023 and is still working through it — appointments often book 6-12 months out.

AIMA's self-booking portal opens new slots erratically. Greenlight's Visa Journey flags appointment tasks early so you start checking before you arrive. Partner lawyers can sometimes file via the lawyer-portal track which has separate capacity. See AIMA FAQ for tactical tips.