Labor Roots: Your Effort Deserves Recognition

Your Work is Your Guarantee

You have worked hard in Spain, contributing to society and demonstrating your commitment, but your legal situation does not reflect that effort. Living with the uncertainty of not having papers, despite having been employed, is a heavy burden. We understand that your work is more than a livelihood; it is your dignity.

"Work dignifies, and your legal status should reflect that dignity. We turn your employment history into your key to residency."

The Opportunity to Regularize Your Status

The Labor Roots procedure is the pathway designed for those who have remained in Spain for at least two years and can demonstrate an employment relationship of at least six months. It is the legal recognition of your stay and work activity, allowing you to step out of the shadows and obtain a valid residence and work authorization.

We Transform Your Story into Rights

At Legal & Cloud, we value your trajectory. Our expert team guides you to document your situation:

1. Evidence Review: We meticulously analyze your history to demonstrate your stay and your employment relationships (even if they were irregular in the past).
2. Legal Strategy: We prepare a robust case file that meets the strict criteria of the administration.
3. Defense of Your Interests: We represent you before the immigration offices to ensure your application is processed fairly.

The Destination: Stability and Future

Imagine working with full rights, contributing to Social Security, and planning your future without fear. Labor Roots is the definitive step toward that stability you have earned through your effort.

Procedure Information

📋 Requirements

• Not be a citizen of the EU, EEA, or Switzerland
• Be in Spain (not be an applicant for international protection)
• Have remained in Spain continuously for at least 2 years
• Have held a residence authorization that was not granted for exceptional circumstances in the previous 2 years
• The renewal did not occur for reasons other than public order (it is possible if there is a denial judgment, dismissal, or acquittal)
• Lack criminal records in Spain and in countries of previous residence
• Not be listed as inadmissible
• Not represent a threat to public order, security, or public health
• Not be within the period of commitment not to return
• Pay the corresponding fee

Important:

• If you were an applicant for international protection, that time does NOT count toward the 2 years
• This is a "second chance" for those who had a permit but could not renew it

📄 Required Documentation

• Official application form model EX-10
• Complete copy of passport or valid travel document
• Documentation accrediting continuous stay in Spain for 2 years:
  • Municipal registration (empadronamiento)
  • Documents from Spanish public administrations
  • Public health medical records
  • Any municipal, regional, or state documentation
• Criminal records certificate from countries of residence in the last 5 years

Fees:

• Form 790 code 052, section 2.3.1

Validity:

• The granted authorization will be valid for 1 year
• It can be modified to ordinary residence and work
• It can be renewed annually if actively seeking employment

Your work counts. Contact us and let's enforce your rights today.

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Official Information: Ministry of Inclusion - Sheet 27