What news does the new reform of the Immigration Regulations bring?

During this 2024, an important reform will be carried out in the Immigration Regulation which, among other changes, will simplify procedures and strengthen the protection of migrant persons. This innovation was announced last December 28 by the Minister of Inclusion, Security and Migration, Elma Saiz, and is expected to be approved in 2024 through a Royal Decree-Law.

Below, we summarize the novelties provided for in this new rule:

Simplification of procedures

Currently, there are many types of permits, authorizations, renewals, etc., which require many requirements and documentation from the applicants, which can sometimes lead to management errors With the new rule, the aim is to reduce the number of requested documentation procedures to simplify these procedures, and to ensure that they are carried out more efficiently to avoid inconvenience.

Transposition of two European regulations

This new reform will also bring with it the transposition of two European regulations approved by the Government of Spain:

• The Single Permit Directive, which will speed up the procedure for a combined work and residence permit, as well as strengthening labor protection.
• The long-term residence directive, which aims to improve the rights of long-term residents and their families.

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