Censo appointment delays have prompted AVP parliamentarian Clifford Heyliger to seek answers from Justice Minister Arthur Dowers, 24ora reports. In written questions dated October 30, Heyliger asks how many people are waiting, how long the delays last and what action is being taken.
Concerns about access to essential services
Heyliger says people who have received residence and work permits from DIMAS cannot complete registration because appointments remain unavailable. He says some cases brought to his attention involve waits approaching a year. These are his reported concerns, not independently established waiting-time figures.
According to Heyliger, delayed registration can obstruct employment, bank accounts and AZV health-coverage registration. He also asks who would bear medical costs if someone awaiting an appointment became seriously ill or suffered an accident.
Request for a timetable and coordination
The parliamentarian calls for better coordination between DIMAS and Censo, emergency arrangements for affected residents and a clear timetable to remove the backlog. He also asks for scrutiny of any improper payments or preferential access involving intermediaries. The report does not provide a ministerial response or a confirmed resolution date.
Source: 24ora’s original report.
