Immigration law.
We guide you through every step.

Arraigo (residence through ties to Spain) is a residence permit based on your link to Spain: the time you have been here, your job, your studies or your family. There are several types (social, sociolaboral, familiar, socioformativo, second-chance arraigo…) and each one has different requirements. Knowing which one fits your situation is not always simple. We study your case and tell you which type of arraigo you can apply for.

There is no fixed deadline that is the same for everyone. The time depends on the immigration office handling your file, its workload and whether the paperwork is complete. As a rough guide it usually takes several months, but it can vary from one province to another. We cannot promise you a date, but we can prepare your file well from the start to avoid delays caused by mistakes or missing documents.

Yes. Professional secrecy obliges us to protect everything you share with us: we do not pass it on or use it against you. This confidentiality obligation covers your immigration status and any immigration proceedings. You can tell us your case with peace of mind, whatever your situation is right now. Only by knowing your real situation can we work out what options you have and how to help you.

It depends on the type of procedure. Some authorisations allow you to work as soon as they are granted, others include the work permit within the same application, and in certain cases you have to wait for the decision before you can work legally. This is an important point and it is best not to take anything for granted. We review your specific situation and explain clearly when and under what conditions you could work.

A refusal does not always close every door. Many decisions can be appealed, and sometimes the problem is a missing document or a mistake that can be fixed. We review the reasons for the refusal and tell you honestly what real options you have: filing an appeal or going to court. The deadlines to appeal are short, so it is important to act quickly.

You apply by proving that you have lived in Spain legally and continuously for the period the law requires. As a general rule this is 10 years, but the period drops to 5 years for refugees, to 2 years for nationals of Latin American countries, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, Andorra, Portugal and for Sephardic Jews, and to 1 year if you are married to a Spanish citizen. You are usually required to pass the DELE and CCSE exams (the Spanish language and civics exams). We check whether you meet the requirements and prepare your file together with you.

For family reunification (reagrupación familiar) you usually need prior residence in Spain, suitable housing for your family and enough financial means to support them. You can bring your spouse or partner, your minor children and, in some cases, your parents. Each family member needs their own paperwork. We check with you whether you meet the conditions and prepare the application, explaining each requirement calmly.

It depends on the procedure, because a simple renewal is not the same as a nationality file or an appeal. That is why we do not work with off-the-shelf fixed prices. What we do is give you a fixed, written quote before we start, so you know from the outset what is included and what it costs, with no surprises. Tell us your case and we will study it.