{"id":1239,"date":"2024-11-27T13:19:23","date_gmt":"2024-11-27T11:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curiara.com\/europa\/?p=1239"},"modified":"2025-11-20T18:49:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T16:49:25","slug":"new-law-on-foreigners-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/curiara.com\/europa\/en\/nueva-ley-de-extranjeria-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"New Immigration Law 2024: What does it consist of and how can it benefit Venezuelans?"},"content":{"rendered":"

The new law on foreigners 2024 <\/strong>approved by the Spanish Government<\/strong> brings with it a number of important changes<\/strong> that can make life easier for many of us who have had to start a new life in this country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you are Venezuelan and living in Spain<\/strong>you probably already know how complicated it can be regularise your legal situation<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The processes are lengthy and the bureaucracy can be a headache. However, this new regulation aims to make simpler and more accessible procedures <\/strong>to obtain residence and work permits.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also introduces new avenues to regularise thousands of people, including those who have applied political asylum<\/strong>but they were rejected and are now in the irregular situation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we will explain in a clear and simple way what this reform consists of, what the most important changes are and, above all, how it can benefit the Venezuelan community in Spain. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because we know that behind every migration story there are dreams, sacrifices and the hope for a better future<\/strong>Read on and find out everything you need to know!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What does the new 2024 law on foreigners consist of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The new law on foreigners 202<\/strong>4 (Royal Decree 1155\/2024)<\/strong><\/a>which will enter into force on 20 May 2025<\/strong>is a reform that the Spanish Government<\/strong> has approved to make easier and quicker process of regularisation of foreigners in Spain.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This reform simplifies many of the previously complicated and time-consuming procedures, which means that many people living in the country irregularly will be able to obtain their residence and work permit with fewer obstacles.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the main changes is the reduction of the waiting times and some of the requirements are eliminated.<\/strong> that previously made regularisation difficult. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, now, instead of having to living in Spain for three years<\/strong> to apply for a residence permit for \"<\/strong>social roots<\/strong><\/a>\"<\/strong>you only need to have lived in the country for a period of two years.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This makes life easier for many people who have come to the Spain in an irregular manner<\/strong> and, after being there for a while, they no longer have to wait so long for legalise their situation.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, a new regularisation pathway <\/strong>for those who are in irregular status after their asylum application<\/strong> has been rejected. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This measure will benefit thousands of people, including Venezuelan nationals, who have been left without papers following a rejection in their application process. asylum<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, the new law on foreigners 2024<\/strong> aims to facilitate the lives of migrants by providing more opportunities to live and work legally in Spain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This reform not only impacts those who are already in the country, but also opens doors for those who are already in the country. plan to migrate to Spain,<\/strong> as it is simplify procedures for obtaining work and residence visas.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Definitely great news for those who are looking for a new opportunity!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Main changes in regularisation mechanisms<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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With the new law on foreigners 2024<\/strong>In recent years, a number of important changes have been introduced in the ways in which migrants can regularise their situation in Spain. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most relevant changes and how they could benefit you if you are Venezuelan and live in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Arraigo socio-labour: a key option for regularisation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the main novelties of the new law on foreigners 2024<\/strong> is the creation of the socio-occupational roots<\/strong>which merges two previous figures: the social roots and employment roots. <\/strong>This new category simplifies the regularisation process<\/strong> for many people who live in Spain without papers<\/strong>making it easier to access to a residence and work permit.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is it about?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The socio-occupational roots<\/strong> is a mechanism that allows regularising the status of migrants who have been living in Spain irregularly<\/strong> for a period of time and wish to obtain a permission to reside and work legally.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This figure combines the best of the social roots<\/strong> (which is based on social and family ties) and of the employment roots<\/strong><\/a> (which depends on having an employment contract).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, with the entrenchment socio-labour<\/strong>only it is necessary to submit a job offer<\/strong> to access regularisation, irrespective of whether they ties are mainly social or work-related.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What are the requirements?<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The main requirement for access to this new type of entrenchment<\/strong> remains have an employment contract. <\/strong>However, the reform introduces some modifications that facilitate the process:<\/p>\n\n\n\n