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Time after receiving notice D7 is approved before sending passport for stamp

1 year ago
Trying to get a handle on timing our move, I know take a chil pill and relax.
Planning a 4 week trip in March 2023 just to take a look around Portugal. Returning in the Fall 2023 to find a place to call home, open bank account, obtain NIF, etc. Maybe for another 3-4 weeks. Return to US and submit my D7 application thru DC. Then thinking about heading back Portugal on a tourist visa to start getting settled into our new home, purchase a car, etc. Returning to US after we get notified of D7 approval to get passport stamped or no more than 89 days within 180 days depending on how long I stay in Portugal during the house hunting trip, whichever is appropriate. I've seen a lot of posts about the SEF appointment date being assigned when you receive the D7 passport stamp and understand that the SEF appointment timing is "variable ".
My question's are:
1 -How long do you have between getting the notice of D7 approval and actually submitting your passport to be stamped?
2 - Is the SEF appointment determined with timing based on D7 approval or when the passport is stamped?
3- What is the "average" timing between obtaining D7 approval and the preset SEF appointment?
Reason for questions are I would like to stay in Portugal as long as possible before returning to US for the passport stamp. Want to play by the rules and not try to complicate matters by attempting to change appointment dates, air reservations, etc.
Obrigado

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