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💡 MCHM Lawyers - Lawyers - Immigration 📎 Residence through Arraigo in Spain: Key Points to Regularize Your Status in 2025 🏠 https://www.mchmabogados.es/idiomas/en/ 🔗 https://www.mchmabogados.es/idiomas/en/abogados-proteccion-datos-almeria ⚖️ Lawyers in Almeria 📞 950 106 453 / 674 21 65 59 📧 info@mchmabogados.es 👉 Residence for Exceptional Circumstances in Spain: Social, Labor, and Family Arraigo (Guide 2025) ✨ 💬 Residence for exceptional circumstances constitutes one of the most relevant pathways for regularizing foreign nationals in irregular administrative situations in Spain. This legal figure, supported by Organic Law 4/2000 and its new regulation approved by Royal Decree 1155/2024, allows access to a temporary residence permit when certain personal ties or situations justify the applicant´s integration into Spanish society. ✍️ With the entry into force of the new Immigration Regulation on May 20, 2025, significant changes have been introduced affecting different types of arraigo: social, labor, family, socio-educational, and second chance. Below are the key points of the three most requested modalities: social, labor, and family arraigo. ________________________________________ Social Arraigo What is it? It is a temporary residence permit for exceptional circumstances granted to foreign nationals who have remained in Spain for at least two continuous years and can demonstrate family ties or a high degree of social integration. General Requirements: • Continuous residence in Spain for at least two years, with absences not exceeding 90 days. • Not being a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland. • No criminal record in Spain or in previous countries of residence in the last five years. • Not being an applicant for international protection. • Submission of a social integration report issued by local or regional social services. Modalities: 1. With family ties: spouse, registered partner, or first-degree relatives who are Spanish citizens or legal residents. The family member must have sufficient economic means (200% of the IPREM). 2. As an employee: through a work contract of at least 30 hours per week and six months duration, or multiple contracts that sum the minimum interprofessional wage. 3. As a self-employed worker: presenting a viable business plan, demonstrating sufficient investment and economic means for personal sustenance. 4. With own resources: without the need for a contract or family ties, but demonstrating economic solvency and social integration. ________________________________________ Labor Arraigo What is it? Granted to foreign nationals who have effectively worked in Spain and can demonstrate a previous labor relationship, even if they are in an irregular situation. Requirements: • Residence in Spain for at least two years. • Proof of a valid labor relationship of at least 90 days. • Contracts summing a minimum of 20 weekly working hours and guaranteeing the minimum wage or the one established in the collective agreement. • Not being an applicant for international protection at the time of application. This type of arraigo has been flexibilized in 2025 to allow the submission of temporary, fixed-discontinuous, or concatenated contracts, provided the duration and wage requirements are met. ________________________________________ Family Arraigo What is it? It is a permit aimed at foreign nationals with direct family ties to Spanish citizens or minors residing in Spain. Requirements: • Being a parent or legal guardian of a Spanish or EU minor residing in Spain. • Effective cohabitation with the minor and proof of being responsible for them. • No minimum prior residence in Spain is required. • The authorization lasts five years and allows work as an employee or self-employed without geographical limitations. This figure has been reinforced in the new regulation to facilitate family stability and the protection of minors. ________________________________________ Procedure and Documentation Common Documentation: • Form EX-10. • Valid passport. • Certificate of residence (empadronamiento). • Criminal record certificate. • Proof of economic means or employment contract. • Social integration report (if applicable). • Fee 790 code 052 (application) and 012 (TIE). Deadlines: • The Immigration Office has a period of three months to resolve. • Once the permit is granted, the TIE (Foreigner Identity Card) must be requested. ________________________________________ Final Considerations The 2025 reform of the Immigration Regulation represents a significant advancement in the flexibilization and humanization of the regularization system through arraigo. The reduction of required residence time, the expansion of modalities, and the simplification of requirements aim to address complex migration realities and promote the social and labor integration of foreign nationals. However, the correct processing of these applications requires updated technical knowledge and rigorous document preparation. Therefore, it is recommended to seek specialized professional advice to maximize the chances of success and avoid errors that could result in denials. ✨ ⚖️ Welcome to the Civil Online process offered by MCHM Lawyers. Through our online platform, we offer you the convenience of completing the entire procedure from the comfort of your home, without the need to visit our office or the courts (except for mandatory procedures). Below, we will guide you through each step of the process: Access to Your Personal Account: Once you access our website https://www.mchmabogados.es/idiomas/en/inicio-sesion-mchmabogados-almeria [Civil], you can create a personal account or log in if you already have an existing account. From your personal account, you will have access to all the tools needed to complete the Civil process. Document Upload: From your personal account, you can upload all documents necessary to initiate the Civil process. This includes text documents, images, and any other relevant documents for your case. Receiving Notifications and Requests: Once you have uploaded your documents, you will receive notifications and requests through your personal account on our online platform. These notifications will include information on the status of your case, any required actions, and any important communication related to your Civil process. Case Tracking: From your personal account, you can track your case´s progress in real time. This includes information on hearings, judicial resolutions, and any other relevant updates. Communication with Your Lawyer: Through our online platform, you will be able to communicate directly with your assigned lawyer. You can make inquiries, ask questions, and receive personalized legal advice at any time during the process. Receiving the Judgment: Once the process is completed, you will receive the final judgment through your personal account on our online platform. This judgment will include any decision made by the court regarding your Civil case. In summary, our Civil Online process offers you the convenience and flexibility of completing the entire procedure from the comfort of your home, without the need to visit our office or the courts (except for mandatory procedures). With access to your personal account on our online platform, you can upload documents, receive notifications, communicate with your lawyer, and track your case´s progress in real time. At MCHM Lawyers, we are committed to providing you with the best possible service throughout the Civil process. ✨ 📖 lawyers in almeria 📍 For more information, do not hesitate to contact MCHM Lawyers. ✍️ ⚓️ Social Arraigo, Labor Arraigo, Family Arraigo, legal residence, social integration, family ties, migration regularization, work in Spain, residence permit, immigration, migrant rights, immigration regulations, temporary residence, employment contract, integration report, TIE, residence application, regulation reform, legal stability, social inclusion

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