On 1/4/2017, the Registry of Stable Couples of Catalonia began to operate, which is very important in order to obtain, for example, the community family card in certain cases. We explain in detail all its characteristics. What is a stable couple According to the Catalan Civil Code, a stable couple is one where there is a community of life analogous to marriage by …

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We discuss the most important aspects of how to obtain a residence permit and work for others in this case. I often receive inquiries from people who have come to Spain as tourists or students and wish to stay here on a regular basis. They ask me if with a job offer from a company or employer based in Spain you can get …

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The Spanish Commission for Refugee Aid (CEAR) has just published its 2016 annual report, with important data on the granting of asylum, which we will comment on below. In 2016 almost 16,000 people applied for asylum in Spain, compared to the 14,900 who did so in 2015 (an increase of 7%). Requests resolved in 2016 In turn, the government resolved 10,250 asylum applications …

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We explain which regime is applicable to each case The community family card and family reunification have certain similarities, in the sense that they allow a resident in Spain to obtain residence for certain family members. However, there are fundamental differences that are worth clarifying. Community family card and family reunification: nationality of the sponsor The fundamental aspect has to do with what …

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Find out what requirements and steps a Spanish citizen must take to obtain the subsidy for returned emigrants What is the subsidy for returned migrants The subsidy for returned emigrants is an economic aid for Spanish citizens who have worked for at least 12 months in the last 6 years abroad (provided it has not been in a country of the European Union, …

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