The immigration system in Spain has changed to facilitate the regularisation of citizens who are already in the country. One of the most attractive and least exploited options in the Torrevieja and Orihuela Costa area is the arraigo socioformativo. This legal path allows foreign citizens who decide to train academically to cover in-demand jobs to obtain a temporary residence authorization.
Therefore, it represents an excellent route if you do not meet the requirements of other traditional roots processes.
Fundamental requirements to apply
To access this authorization, the Immigration Office requires strict compliance with certain prior conditions:
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Minimum stay: You must prove that you have remained in Spain continuously for a minimum of two years.
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Training commitment: It is mandatory to enroll in a course or training officially regulated by the Public Employment Service (SEPE) or universities.
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Clean criminal record: Both in Spain and in your country of origin during the last five years.
From the school course to a real work permit
The great advantage of this mechanism occurs at the end of the requested studies. Once you pass the training, the law allows you to modify your status and apply for a residence and work authorization. For this, you will only need to present a work contract signed by an employer that is related to the studies you have just completed.
Ensure your correct enrollment before the administration
The main reason for the denial of these files is enrolling in courses that are not approved by the Government. For this reason, the legal team at Orihuela Solicitors is responsible for verifying the validity of the study centres and processing your file electronically to guarantee the success of the process.
