Immigration
Immigration lawyer in Las Palmas - Gran Canaria
We handle immigration cases in Las Palmas - Gran Canaria with a clear approach: prepare complete documentation from day one, to avoid the information requests and refusals that otherwise delay a case for months.
NIE, TIE and residency
We obtain the NIE (foreigner ID number), the TIE (foreign resident card), and the EU citizen registration certificate, and handle initial authorisations and their renewals, including long-term residency.
Social, employment and family-based residency (arraigo)
We assess which residency route fits your actual situation — proven time in Spain, a social integration report, a job offer or contract, family ties — and prepare the file with the relevant town hall and immigration office.
Citizenship and family reunification
We handle Spanish citizenship by residency or by option, including preparation for the CCSE (civic knowledge) and DELE (Spanish language) exams, and family reunification of spouses, children and ascendants, including proof of sufficient means and adequate housing.
We also appeal refusals, both administratively and through the courts.
Frequently asked questions
- How long do I need to have lived in Spain to qualify for social arraigo?
- Generally, three years of continuous, duly proven residence in Spain, plus a social integration report and proof of means of support.
- How long does Spanish citizenship by residency take?
- The legal deadline is one year from a complete application, though in practice it often takes longer. A well-documented file reduces requests for further information and delays.
- Do you assist clients in English or German?
- We work with foreign residents across Gran Canaria and arrange certified translations of documentation whenever a case requires it.