A draft has been presented with possible reforms to the current immigration regulations, among some of the proposals presented are:
Improvements in the applications for Arraigos:
- Social: Allow the presentation of several employment contracts.
- Labor: Allow access to those who contributed as self-employed.
- Family: Allow access to spouses, ascendants and descendants over 21 years of age who are dependents of the Spanish citizen.
A new Arraigo is included:
ROOTEDNESS FOR TRAINING: Foreigners may obtain a provisional authorization, for a period of 12 months, if they can prove that they have been in Spain continuously for two years. Provided that he/she commits himself/herself to carry out a regulated training for employment or professional qualification necessary for the exercise of a specific occupation.
In addition, it is proposed:
- Modify the Catalog of Difficult to Fill Occupations.
- Improve the operation of the Foreigners' Offices.
- Increase in working hours for students, who would be able to work from 20 to 30 hours per week.
These are only proposals, there is nothing definite yet so new changes may be made, we will keep you informed.
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