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Social and labor roots

The main way by which a foreigner, who is immersed and integrated into our society, that is, de facto, finds himself in Spain, requesting your temporary residence authorization is due to social or work roots. To do this, a series of requirements imposed by Organic Law 4/2000 must be met. It is therefore of utmost importance to determine what is meant by roots and how and when a residence permit can be requested due to these exceptional circumstances.

It must be taken into account that the foreigner must have remained in Spain for at least three years continuously, so absences from Spain during this period cannot be longer than 120 days, have no criminal record, have a signed employment contract and prove their family ties with other resident foreigners or grant of a report issued by the town hall where has its habitual residence that accredits its social insertion.

The peculiarity is that The implementation procedure will be carried out in Spain, without the need to leave for your country of origin., nor prior visa application. In addition to this, if such requirements are met, the foreigner may request a work residence authorization without taking into account the national employment situation, That is, it will be possible to obtain a residence and work authorization, without taking into account other Spaniards or foreigners who are unemployed in Spain who may be interested in occupying those jobs that are offered to foreign citizens who apply. embrace this formula of social roots.

To request such authorization, it is essential to demonstrate continued stay in Spain for three years; to do so, it is essential to provide documentation that proves this pointIt is essential, the passport with the entry stamp to our country, plane tickets, bank contracts with movements, registration, hospitalization, medical consultation, etc.

If you are interested in requesting a residence authorization due to social or work roots, you must carefully inform yourself of all the requirements, documentation and procedures to follow in order to obtain the granting of said authorization. In our office lawyers in Murcia, we offer you comprehensive advice on your case individually, and initiate the necessary procedures to achieve said authorization.

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